Saturday, February 28, 2026

Killed in Israeli air attack on his compound during the opening wave of strikes. Iranian state media announced his death on March 1. His daughter, son-in-law, grandchild, and daughter-in-law Zahra Haddad-Adel were also reportedly killed. Iran declare...

Former President of Iran reported killed in opening airstrikes, according to intelligence and military sources cited by CBS News. Was among approximately 40 officials killed in coordinated strikes on three separate locations within half a minute of e...

Iranian Defense Minister killed in the opening wave of Israeli airstrikes. Confirmed by the IDF as one of seven senior Iranian security leaders killed in opening strikes.

Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Confirmed dead by the IDF as one of seven senior security leaders killed in the opening strikes.

Long-time security insider who played a central role in defense and regional strategy. Served in top military and diplomatic roles since the early years of the Islamic Republic. Killed along with four top Ministry of Intelligence officials.

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces killed in the opening wave of strikes. One of approximately 40 Iranian officials killed in separate gatherings hit within half a minute.

Critical liaison between Iran's top military commanders and the Supreme Leader for decades. His death severed a key communication channel at the top of the command hierarchy.

Senior intelligence officer involved in shaping Iran's military strategy and monitoring adversaries. Considered a key figure in operational intelligence during wartime.

Head of Iran's SPND — the nuclear weapons research organization. Killed in opening strikes that specifically targeted scientific and nuclear leadership. Successor to Mohsen Fakhrizadeh who was assassinated in 2020.

Worked on advanced defense technologies including sensitive nuclear research programs. Killed in the opening wave that targeted Iran's nuclear and scientific leadership.