Published: Mar 01, 2026, 15:00 IST | Updated: Mar 01, 2026, 15:00 IST
United States and Israeli strikes have killed senior Iranian military leaders, including Army Chief Amir Hatami and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Mohammad Pakpour, according to Iranian state media. The reported deaths mark a severe blow to Iran’s top military command structure following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strikes represent one of the most significant decapitation operations against Iran’s leadership in decades, escalating tensions across the Middle East.