12.03.2026 13:20
As the war between the US-Israel and Iran continues with full intensity on the 13th day, striking statements have come one after another from Tehran. According to state media, Ismail Dehgan, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Air Force, and Akbar Ghaffari, the Deputy Minister of Intelligence of Iran, were killed in airstrikes.
The ongoing war between the US-Israel and Iran has entered its 13th day, and tensions in the region continue to escalate. Recent statements from Tehran revealed that there have been high-level losses in Iran's military and intelligence structure.
According to reports from Iranian state media, Ismail Dehgan, one of the commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Air Force, and Akbar Ghaffari, the Deputy Minister of Intelligence of Iran, were killed in the airstrikes.
SEQUENTIAL STATEMENTS FROM TEHRAN Iranian officials stated that the attacks targeted the country's military and security structure. Reports in state media indicated that the attacks were part of the extensive air operations conducted by Israel and the US.
In a statement following the attacks, the Iranian administration emphasized that the officials who lost their lives held critical positions in the country's defense and security structure.
Deputy Minister of Intelligence of Iran, Akbar Ghaffari ASSESSMENT OF STRATEGIC LOSS Analysts indicate that targeting high-ranking commanders within the Revolutionary Guards' Air Force could represent a significant blow to Iran's military coordination.
The death of Deputy Minister of Intelligence Akbar Ghaffari is also considered to potentially create a serious gap in Tehran's intelligence and security mechanisms.
CONFLICTS IN THE REGION ARE EXPANDING The war, which began with extensive airstrikes initiated by the US and Israel against Iran on February 28, quickly transformed into a regional conflict. In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks against Gulf countries where Israeli and US bases are located.
Experts warn that the war could spread to a wider geography in the coming days, and particularly that security risks in the Gulf region may increase.
US-ISRAEL ATTACKS ON IRAN While negotiations continue between the Tehran and Washington administrations, Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28. In response, Iran targeted certain regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, where US bases are located.
In the US-Israel attacks, Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with many high-ranking officials, was killed. According to Iranian officials, the death toll from the US-Israel attacks has exceeded 1,348, and the number of injured has surpassed 17,000.