Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani and the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces Mohammad Pakpur have been killed. Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the information was released by the local IRNA news agency.
Earlier, state television confirmed that the country's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei lost his life as a result of attacks carried out by Israel and the United States. In response to the developing situation, new appointments and administrative changes have been implemented within the Iranian leadership. Brigade General Ahmad Vahidi has been appointed as the new commander of the IRGC. First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber stated that the powers of the Supreme Leader will be temporarily exercised by a council consisting of the President, the Head of the Judiciary, and a member of the Guardian Council.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a primary branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, established after the 1979 Revolution to protect the country's political system. The loss of such high-ranking military and political figures marks a significant turning point in the region's geopolitical landscape. These developments come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, where Azerbaijan maintains a vigilant stance on regional stability and security. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely as the transition of power in Tehran begins under emergency protocols.
