Reported by Afilawos Magana Sur, investigative Journalist at Sele Media Africa.
Iran’s newly appointed acting Defense Minister, Seyed Majid Eb Al-Reza, has reportedly been killed in fresh airstrikes targeting the capital, Tehran, less than 48 hours after assuming office, according to emerging regional and international reports. Eb Al-Reza was appointed on March 2, 2026, by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as interim defense minister following the death of his predecessor, Aziz Nasirzadeh, who was reportedly killed in earlier coordinated strikes on February 28.Escalating Strikes in Tehran reports circulating on March 3 indicate that the latest strikes targeted high-level defense and security officials in Tehran. While Iranian state authorities have yet to issue a comprehensive official statement confirming Eb Al-Reza’s death, multiple regional media outlets and international wire services have reported intensified aerial bombardments linked to ongoing US-Israeli military operations. The February 28 strikes allegedly claimed the lives of several senior figures, including Mohammad Pakpour, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Army Chief Abdol Rahim Mousavi. Conflicting reports have also referenced the status of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, though Iranian state media has not confirmed claims regarding his death. The developments mark one of the most severe escalations in the long-standing tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Regional and global implications the rapid succession of high-profile casualties within Iran’s defense leadership suggests a deliberate strategy aimed at disrupting Tehran’s military command structure. Analysts warn that such decapitation-style strikes could significantly alter the security dynamics across the Middle East.International observers note that direct strikes inside Tehran represent a dramatic intensification compared to previous proxy confrontations across Syria, Lebanon, and the Gulf region. The broader geopolitical consequences could include retaliatory actions, disruptions to global oil markets, and renewed diplomatic tensions at the United Nations. As of publication, neither the US Department of Defense nor Israeli authorities have publicly detailed operational specifics regarding the latest strikes. Information environment and verification given the rapidly evolving situation and competing narratives from state and non-state sources, verification remains ongoing. Major international media organizations including Reuters, Associated Press, Al Jazeera, and BBC News have been closely monitoring and reporting on the escalating confrontation between Tehran, Washington, and Tel Aviv. Sele Media Africa will continue to track official confirmations and independent verification as more details emerge. Sources: Reuters; Associated Press (AP); Al Jazeera; BBC News.
Afilawos Magana Sur is a journalist from Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, currently based in Bauchi metropolis. He is known for his commitment to accurate, ethical, and responsible journalism, with a focus on reporting issues of public relevance and community development.
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