Iran's chief of army staff, defense minister killed in airstrike on meeting of country's defense council, state TV says

March 1, 2026Updated: March 1, 2026

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's chief of army staff, defense minister killed in airstrike on meeting of country's defense council, state TV says.

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