Izatollah Soleimani and Ali Hosseini Alami, two more commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Syria, have been killed. Fars News Agency identified Ali Hosseini Alami as one of the 'commanders of the Fatemiyoun Brigade,' which is composed of Afghan fighters residing in Iran and Afghanistan, although Iranians are present in its command levels. The report stated that Mr. Soleimani's last position during his time in Iran was 'commander of the 44th Brigade of Hazrat Qamar Bani Hashim in Shahrekord.' Fars News Agency reported on Tuesday, November 3, that these two IRGC commanders were killed 'defending the shrine of Hazrat Zainab and fighting against Takfiri terrorists.' The news agency also reported the death of Sajjad Hosseini from the '15 Khordad artillery group' in Syria. However, AhlulBayt News Agency reported that Izatollah Soleimani was killed during an advisory mission and during the 'hard revenge operation' in Syria. The date and location of the deaths of these individuals have not been announced. The same news agency had reported a day earlier the death of Hamid Fatemi, another IRGC member in Syria. The Islamic Republic claims its forces are present in Syria in an 'advisory' capacity. In recent months, casualties among senior commanders and members of the IRGC in Syria have significantly increased. In this context, the number of Iranian casualties in the recent operations against Assad's opponents has reached '29.' The IRGC's commander-in-chief stated: 'Some officials are leaning towards liberalism.'
Two More IRGC Commanders Killed in Syria
Two IRGC commanders, Izatollah Soleimani and Ali Hosseini Alami, were killed in Syria while defending a religious site and combating terrorist groups. Their deaths highlight the increasing casualties among Iranian forces in Syria, raising concerns about the IRGC's involvement and the ongoing conflict's impact on Iran's military strategy.
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📰 What Happened
Two IRGC commanders killed in Syria while defending against Takfiri terrorists.
- IRGC attack Takfiri terrorists
- Fars News Agency report Izatollah Soleimani, Ali Hosseini Alami
- AhlulBayt News Agency report Izatollah Soleimani
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The deaths of these commanders signify the high stakes and risks of Iran's military presence in Syria.
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