Naini’s death was confirmed by the IRGC, which described the attack as a “criminal cowardly terrorist act by the American-Zionist side,” AFP reported, citing the Guards’ statement on the Sepah News website.
The killing occurred just hours after Naini’s remarks against the US and Israel were reported by local media. Speaking to Fars News Agency, he praised Iran’s missile industry, asserting that production continues even under wartime conditions. “Our missile industry deserves a perfect score… there is no concern in this regard, because even under wartime conditions we continue missile production,” he said.
