An Iranian intelligence commander was killed in an attack by the United States and Israel in Tehran.

As a result of the US-Israeli strike in Tehran, one of the commanders of the Iranian Intelligence Ministry, Hajj-Mohammad Baseri, was killed. This was reported by the ISNA news agency on March 1.

"Hajj-Mohammad Baseri, one of the high-ranking officials of the system in the Ministry of Information, was killed in an attack in Tehran," the Telegram channel said.

On the eve of the State Television of Iran (IRIB) confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. According to the press service of the Islamic Republic Guard Corps (IRGC), the supreme leader of Iran was assassinated early on Saturday morning, February 28.

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On February 28, the United States announced the start of a large-scale military operation with Israel against Iran. The Israeli and American military attacked the republic, including a school in the city of Minab. According to the latest data, 148 children died as a result of the attack.

In response, Tehran has fired missiles and drones at American military bases located in the Middle East. Explosions also occurred in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Russia's permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia, said on February 28 that the aggression directed by the United States and Israel against Iran has already led to an aggravation of the situation in the region and may go beyond its borders.

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