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Former Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif Dies from Injuries

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 10 - According to a report from the Islamic Republic News Agency early on the 10th, Kamal Kharrazi, the chairman of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations and former foreign minister, passed away a few hours ago after being injured in airstrikes by the United States and Israel.

Iranian media reported that Kharrazi was seriously injured in the airstrikes launched by the U.S. and Israel on residential areas in Tehran on the night of the 1st of this month, and his wife was killed on the spot.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Casualties & Losses / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
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1
Activity
Iranian former Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi was severely injured in an airstrike and later died from his injuries.
Location
Tehran
Unit
Iranian Foreign Ministry
Time
April 1, 2023
Equipment
airstrike
Summary

Kamal Kharrazi, the former Iranian Foreign Minister and chairman of the Iranian Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, died from injuries sustained in an airstrike on Tehran on April 1, 2023. His wife was killed in the same attack, which was attributed to U.S. and Israeli forces.

Key Facts
  • Kamal Kharrazi was injured in an airstrike on April 1, 2023.
  • His wife died at the scene of the airstrike.
  • Kharrazi was the chairman of the Iranian Strategic Council on Foreign Relations.
  • He passed away hours before the report was released.
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