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Iran Revolutionary Guards general killed while 'on mission' in Syria, state media reports

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A senior officer in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Brig.-Gen. Abolfazal Alijani, was killed in the Aleppo region of Syria on Monday morning, according to Iranian and Lebanese media. Alijani was a "military adviser" from the city of Isfahan; the circumstances of his death are not yet clear. Iranian authorities stated that Alijabi was a senior ranking officer in the IRGC. He will be laid to rest in Iran in the coming days, according to KAN.

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Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty

Reports: Senior Commander With Iran's Revolutionary Guards Killed In Syria

Iranian media is reporting that General Abolfazl Alijani, a senior commander with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), has been killed in Syria.

3 years ago·Czechia

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syrianews.cc

Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) Officer Killed in Syria

Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officer martyred in Syria while defending Islamic sacred sites, Fars News reported.

3 years ago

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CBS News

Iranian general "martyred" in Syria while "on a mission"

Iran's state-run media announced the death but gave no info on Revolutionary Guard Corps General Abolfazl Alijani's "mission," or his demise.

3 years ago

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The New Arab

Iran Revolutionary Guards general killed in Syria: report

Iran's state broadcaster described General Abolfazl Alijani as a 'defender of the sanctuary', a term used for those who work on behalf of Tehran in Syria or Iraq.

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

Iran Guards General Killed "On A Mission In Syria": Report

A general of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been killed while "on a mission" in Syria, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday.

3 years ago·New Delhi, India

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The Times of Israel

Iran Revolutionary Guard general reportedly killed in Syria

State media says Abolfazl Alijani served as military adviser; death not believed related to recent Israeli strikes at Syrian army positions where Iran-backed fighters are based

3 years ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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