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Iran Releases Partial List of Slain Senior Military Officers

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, March 1 - Iranian media reported on March 1 that several senior Iranian military officers were killed in attacks by the United States and Israel, including Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri, Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Mohammad Pakpour, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani, and Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh. A list of other victims will be released later.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Casualties & Losses / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
Multiple senior Iranian military officers
Activity
Killed in attacks
Location
Tehran · Iran
Unit
Iranian Armed Forces, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Time
March 1, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

Multiple senior Iranian military officers were killed in attacks attributed to the U.S. and Israel on March 1, 2023, in Tehran, Iran. The casualties include high-ranking officials such as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and the IRGC Commander. Additional names of the deceased are expected to be announced subsequently.

Key Facts
  • Several senior Iranian military officers were killed in attacks by the U.S. and Israel.
  • The casualties include Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, and IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami.
  • The Defense Minister and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council were also among the casualties.
  • Further names of the deceased will be released later.
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