Tehran: Iran's armed forces chief of staff Abdolrahim Mousavi was killed along with other senior generals in US and Israeli strikes on the country, state TV reported on Sunday. Iranian TV listed the name of Mousavi along with defense minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, Revolutionary Guards chief Mohammad Pakpour, and head of the defense council Ali Shamkhani as among those killed during Saturday's strikes.
According to Emirates News Agency, these high-profile casualties represent a significant blow to Iran's military leadership structure. The strikes, which have heightened tensions in the region, have prompted widespread speculation about the potential ramifications on the geopolitical landscape.