- Phil Stewart reported that several senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders and Iranian political officials were killed in United States and Israeli strikes
- The reported deaths indicate the strikes targeted elements of Iran’s military and political leadership structure during ongoing regional escalation
Several senior commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and political officials were killed during recent United States and Israeli military strikes, according to a source close to Iran’s political establishment cited by Reuters national security correspondent Phil Stewart.
The reported deaths represent one of the clearest indications so far that the joint strikes targeted senior leadership structures connected to Iran’s military and political apparatus, suggesting operations aimed at degrading command-level capabilities rather than focusing solely on infrastructure.
Stewart reported that an Iranian source familiar with the country’s leadership confirmed that “several senior Revolutionary Guards commanders and political officials” were killed in the attacks. The report did not specify the identities of those killed or provide exact locations where the strikes occurred.
The information was conveyed amid ongoing military exchanges between Iran, Israel, and United States forces across multiple operational theaters in the region. The strikes form part of a broader campaign targeting Iranian military assets and leadership nodes following escalating hostilities.
At the time of publication, independent verification of the reported casualties remained limited, and Iranian authorities had not publicly confirmed the deaths cited in the report. Additional information is expected as official statements or corroborating evidence emerge.