Iranian state media has confirmed that Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is alive, dismissing widespread reports claiming he was killed in Israeli airstrikes.
The rumors about Shamkhani’s death emerged following the first wave of Israeli attacks on Iran, with several media outlets prematurely reporting his martyrdom. However, official Iranian sources have now clarified that he survived the assault.
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In a statement to the public, Shamkhani said, “I am alive and remain ready to lay down my life for my country.” Reports indicate that although he sustained serious injuries during the strikes, he has since recovered and is in stable condition.
Iranian authorities have reported that the Israeli attacks resulted in the deaths of more than 250 individuals, including high-ranking military officers, senior commanders, and nuclear scientists.
The confirmation of Shamkhani’s survival has helped dispel confusion fueled by conflicting information amid the rising tensions and ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
