IRGC commander Abbas Nilforoushan. (Credit: X account of the Sunday Times)
Iranian Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan, deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Operations, was killed in Haret Hreik, in Beirut’s southern suburb, alongside Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, when the Israeli army dropped around 80 heavy bombs on Hezbollah’s HQ on Friday. Nilforoushan was taking part in a meeting designed to reorganize the party’s military wing, following the heavy losses the Israeli army had inflicted on the Iran-aligned group the previous days, not only in terms of weaponry but also by stripping it of its command committee. Although the Iranian backer has kept its distance since the Israeli offensive has intensified on Lebanon, it remains the ultimate decision-maker, involved internally through its paramilitary organization.Nilforoushan, who was in charge of overseeing Iran’s military...
Iranian Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan, deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Operations, was killed in Haret Hreik, in Beirut’s southern suburb, alongside Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, when the Israeli army dropped around 80 heavy bombs on Hezbollah’s HQ on Friday. Nilforoushan was taking part in a meeting designed to reorganize the party’s military wing, following the heavy losses the Israeli army had inflicted on the Iran-aligned group the previous days, not only in terms of weaponry but also by stripping it of its command committee. Although the Iranian backer has kept its distance since the Israeli offensive has intensified on Lebanon, it remains the ultimate decision-maker, involved internally through its paramilitary organization.Nilforoushan, who was in charge of overseeing Iran’s...