Defense minister and Revolutionary Guards commander killed in Israel’s attack on Iran, Reuters claims

Desk: This news has come out quoting news agency Reuters that Iran’s Defense Minister Aamir Nasirzadeh and a senior commander of the Revolutionary Guards have died in the Israeli attack. Reuters gave information about this attack on Saturday, which claimed that Israel targeted both of them through an airstrike. According to Reuters, the attack was part of a larger Israeli military action against Iran’s defense minister.

Iran: News quoting news agency Reuters

➡Iran’s defense minister killed in attack – Reuters
➡Revolutionary Guards commander dies – Reuters
➡Both died in Israeli attack – Reuters
➡Claim of death of Defense Minister Aamir Nasirzadeh#Iran #IsraelAttack #Reuters #AmirNasirzadeh pic.twitter.com/dfAuSPNbHn

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Aamir Nasirzadeh held an important position in Iran’s Defense Ministry and had a major role in the country’s security policy. At the same time, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards was also one of the major leaders of Iran’s military power. Israel has not yet taken responsibility for this attack, but it can be considered a part of the ongoing tension and military conflict between the two countries.

Tensions between Iran and Israel have increased steadily in recent years, particularly over Iran’s nuclear program. Israel has repeatedly warned that it considers Iran’s nuclear plan a serious threat to itself and reserves the right to act on it. This incident may further increase the tension between the two countries, especially at a time when the chances of war between Iran and Israel are deepening.