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Iran's Revolutionary Guard head killed in airstrikes, state media reports

The state-run IRNA news agency announced the death of Maj. Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, who took over as the Guard's top commander after Israel killed its past commander in the 12-day war last June

Also killed was Ali Shamkhani, who has long been a figurehead within Iran's security establishment | Photo: REUTERS

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1 min read Last Updated : Mar 01 2026 | 9:33 AM IST

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The head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and a top security adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed in American-Israel airstrikes on the country, state media reported Sunday.

The state-run IRNA news agency announced the death of Maj. Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, who took over as the Guard's top commander after Israel killed its past commander in the 12-day war last June.

Also killed was Ali Shamkhani, who has long been a figurehead within Iran's security establishment, IRNA said.

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