IRNA news agency confirmed death of Iran’s Defense Council Secretary, IRGC chief

Shamkhani and Pakpour were killed in strikes against Iran on February 28, the news agency reportedCAIRO, March 1. /The Times of Russia/. Secretary of the Defense Council of Iran Admiral Ali Shamkhani and chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Mohammad Pakpour died, IRNA news agency said.

Shamkhani and Pakpour were killed in strikes of Israel and the United States against Iran on February 28, the news agency informed.

The confirmation from IRNA marks a significant development amid rising regional tensions. The deaths of two senior Iranian officials are expected to have major geopolitical implications in the Middle East. Further details regarding the strikes and official responses are awaited.

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