Summary
Ali Shamkhani, a key Iranian official and adviser, was reportedly killed in military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran. He was involved in negotiations about Iran's nuclear program and had previously survived an attack in 2025. Iran has not yet commented on Shamkhani's reported death.
Key Facts
- Ali Shamkhani was the secretary of Iran’s Defence Council and a close adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader.
- He was reportedly killed in attacks carried out by the US and Israel on Iran.
- An Israeli military spokesperson claimed several top Iranian officials, including Shamkhani, were killed.
- There has been no immediate response from the Iranian government regarding his reported death.
- Shamkhani was involved in talks between the US and Iran about Iran’s nuclear program.
- He survived a previous attack in June 2025 during a 12-day war between Iran and Israel.
- Shamkhani had a history as a commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and was the Minister of Defense from 1997 to 2005.
- He led the Supreme National Security Council in Iran for a decade until 2023.
