A senior Iranian military commander has been reportedly killed in a joint US-Israeli strike, marking another escalation in the ongoing regional conflict.
According to Iran’s Mehr News Agency, Masoud Zare, who served as commander of the Iranian Army’s Air Defence College, was martyred in an attack on the Iranian territory.
Iranian media reports stated that Brigadier General Zare was heading the Air Defence College in Shahin Shahr at the time of the attack, underscoring the strategic importance of the target within Iran’s military infrastructure.
The killing comes amid intensifying hostilities following a joint offensive launched by the United States and Israel against Iran earlier this year. The conflict has already resulted in significant casualties and the targeting of multiple high-ranking Iranian officials and military installations.
Analysts suggest that the death of a senior air defence commander could have serious implications for Iran’s defensive capabilities, particularly at a time when the country is facing sustained aerial threats and missile strikes.
There has been no immediate official response from US or Israeli authorities regarding the reported strike.
The situation remains fluid, with fears that continued targeting of senior military leadership may further escalate tensions across the region.