Iran Recovers Body of General Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Iran has announced the recovery of the body of General Abbas Nilforoushan, a senior commander in the Revolutionary Guard, who was killed alongside Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on September 27. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the news, stating that Nilforoushan's body was found after extensive efforts. The details regarding his funeral and return to Iran will be revealed later.
The incident has heightened tensions in the region, particularly following the Israeli airstrike that targeted Nasrallah and Nilforoushan. Reports suggest that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had warned Nasrallah days before the attack, advising him to leave Lebanon due to intelligence indicating a potential assassination attempt by Israeli forces. This warning was communicated through Nilforoushan, who was reportedly with Nasrallah when the airstrike occurred.
In retaliation for the killings, the IRGC launched approximately 200 rockets at Israel, marking a significant escalation in hostilities. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant has promised a strong response to these attacks, emphasizing that Israel's counteractions will be
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