According to Reuters, Iran’s Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks, according to three sources — two familiar with Israeli military operations and one regional source.
The reports emerged amid a massive joint offensive by Israeli and U.S. forces against Iranian targets on Saturday, February 28, 2026, which has sharply escalated tensions in the Middle East.
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— Reuters (@Reuters) February 28, 2026
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