Iran defence minister, Guards commander killed in Israeli attacks, three sources say

They are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks

Smoke rises in the sky after reported Iranian missile attacks, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, in Manama, Bahrain, Feb 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Iran's Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks, two sources familiar with Israel's military operations and one regional source said.