At Least Four Senior Iranian Commanders Killed Alongside Khamenei
At least four senior Iranian commanders were killed alongside Ali Khamenei in the reported joint strikes, marking a significant blow to Iran’s top military leadership.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the deaths of several top military commanders following joint U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. In a statement released moments ago, the IRGC said Ali Khamenei and four senior officials were killed in the coordinated attacks.
According to the statement, those confirmed dead include the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, the IRGC’s top commander, the defense minister, and other high-ranking figures who were reportedly attending a Defense Council meeting when the strikes occurred. The extent of additional casualties has not yet been fully disclosed.
The joint operation, reportedly named “Epic Wrath,” began early Saturday morning. Iranian state sources said Khamenei and several commanders were killed during the first phase of the assault.
The deaths mark a dramatic escalation in tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Iranian authorities have vowed retaliation, while opposition figures abroad have called on citizens to respond to the unfolding crisis.
The situation inside Iran is described as highly volatile, with the country facing both military confrontation abroad and deep political uncertainty at home following the loss of key leadership figures.
The strikes follow a period of rapidly rising tensions in the region, including threats of expanded military action and warnings from both sides.
Videos and statements related to the strikes have spread quickly across social media platforms, though independent verification of many claims remains limited as official details continue to emerge.
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