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Major Hamzeh Jahandideh and Sergeant Mohammad Mehdi Shahrokhifar Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Khuzestan Province

Oct 26, 2024, 08:32 AM

Two Iranian army officers were killed during an Israeli airstrike on October 25, 2024, targeting military sites in Iran. The deceased have been identified as Major Hamzeh Jahandideh and Sergeant Mohammad Mehdi Shahrokhifar, both of whom were stationed at an air defense base near Ahvaz in Khuzestan Province. The Iranian army confirmed their deaths while emphasizing that they were not involved in Iran's recent attacks on Israel. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, particularly in the context of military engagements in the region.