Several Iranian officials, including armed forces commanders, were\nkilled in a sudden US-Israeli attack on Teheran. In addition to Iran\u2019s\nSupreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the US-Israeli assault resulted in the\ndeaths of Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and Islamic Revolutionary\nGuard Corps (IRGC) Commander Mohammed Pakpour.<\/p>\n
Nasirzadeh was born in Sarab in 1964 and began his military career as\na fighter pilot. His career advanced rapidly, eventually leading to his\nappointment as Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran\u2019s Armed Forces. A key\nfigure in Teheran\u2019s defence establishment, Nasirzadeh was appointed\nDefence Minister by President Masoud Pezeshkian on 21 August 2024,\nreplacing Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani.<\/p>\n
Nasirzadeh was vocal in threatening the United States and Israel.\nDuring escalating tensions with the US in mid-2025, he threatened to\nattack American military bases.<\/p>\n
Pakpour was born in Arak in 1961 and was appointed IRGC Commander by\nAli Khamenei in June 2025 following the assassination of Hossein Salami\nin an Israeli air strike. At that time, he was instructed to \u201cenhance\nthe IRGC\u2019s capabilities, readiness, and internal cohesion\u201d.<\/p>\n
The IRGC is considered one of Iran\u2019s most powerful armed forces\nbranches. It operates independently from Iran\u2019s regular armed forces and\nreports solely to the office of the Supreme Leader. Tasked with\nprotecting Iran\u2019s political system, the IRGC exercises broad authority\nacross Iran\u2019s entire security structure, including oversight of missile\ncapabilities and a wide network of allied armed groups beyond Iran\u2019s\nborders.<\/p>\n
Last month, Pakpour had warned the US and Israel against making\n\u201cmiscalculations\u201d following major demonstrations in the country. He\nstated that IRGC forces had their \u201cfinger on the trigger\u201d, indicating\nhigh readiness.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/profile-of-iranian-defence-minister-and-irgc-commander-killed-in-us-israeli-attack-1772355370", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }