Deaths by...
30 Notable deaths
by airstrike
Ali Khamenei
Cleric and former supreme leader of iran from 1989 to 2026 (1939–2026).
Born April 19th, 1939 in Mashhad. [ref]
Died February 28th, 2026 at 86 years old in Tehran (airstrike). [ref]
Anwar al-Awlaki
Yemeni-american imam.
Born April 22nd, 1971 in Las Cruces.
Died September 30th, 2011 at 40 years old in Al Jawf Governorate (airstrike).
Mao Anying
Chinese soldier, son of chairman mao zedong of china (1922-1950).
Born October 24th, 1922 in Changsha.
Died November 25th, 1950 at 28 years old in Tongchang County (airstrike).
Saleh al-Arouri
Senior leader of hamas (1966-2024).
Born August 19th, 1966 in 'Arura.
Died January 2nd, 2024 at 57 years old in Dahieh (airstrike). [ref]
Abbas al-Musawi
Lebanese shia cleric and co-founder and secretary general of hezbollah (1952-1992).
Born October 26th, 1952 in Al-Nabi Shayth.
Died February 16th, 1992 at 39 years old in Nabatieh Governorate (airstrike).
Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis
Iraqi politician and militia commander (1954-2020).
Born July 1st, 1954 in Basra. [ref]
Died January 3rd, 2020 at 65 years old in Baghdad International Airport (airstrike). [ref]
Ali Shamkhani
Iranian naval officer and politician (1955–2026).
Born September 29th, 1955 in Ahvaz.
Died February 28th, 2026 at 70 years old in Tehran (airstrike). [ref]
Mohammad Bagheri
Iranian senior military leader.
Born November 3rd, 1960 in Tehran.
Died June 13th, 2025 at 64 years old in Tehran (airstrike). [ref]
Amir Ali Hajizadeh
Iranian military officer.
Born February 28th, 1962 in Tehran.
Died June 13th, 2025 at 63 years old in Tehran (airstrike). [ref]
Abdolrahim Mousavi
Iranian military officer and chief of staff of the iranian armed forces (1960–2026).
Died February 28th, 2026 at 65 years old in Tehran (airstrike). [ref]
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