Afghanistan, March 1 -- At least four senior Iranian commanders were killed alongside Ali Khamenei in the reported joint strikes, marking a significant blow to Iran's top military leadership.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the deaths of several top military commanders following joint U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. In a statement released moments ago, the IRGC said Ali Khamenei and four senior officials were killed in the coordinated attacks.

According to the statement, those confirmed dead include the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, the IRGC's top commander, the defense minister, and other high-ranking figures who were reportedly attending a Defense Council meeting when the strikes occurred. The extent of ...