A senior general of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran was killed in Syria, reports Mehr News Agency.

"General Kiumars Pour-Hashemi was martyred in an attack by the Takfiri mercenaries of the Zionist regime [i.e. Israel] in Aleppo.

“Pour-Hashemi was the commander of Iranian advisers in Aleppo.

“The Iranian advisors, who are present in Syria at the official invitation of the Syrian government, have played an important role in helping the Syrians fight terrorism and help establish peace, stability, and lasting security in this country," Mehr added.