Former Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi injured in Tehran airstrike

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi sustained serious injuries and his wife was killed following an airstrike on their residence in Tehran on Wednesday. Iranian newspapers, including Shargh, Etemad, and Ham Mihan, confirmed the incident occurred during the initial phase of military operations against Iran. Kharazi, who served as Foreign Minister from 1997 to 2005 under President Mohammad Khatami, currently holds the position of advisor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Following the attack, he was transported to a hospital in critical condition. The airstrike coincided with the commencement of military actions attributed to U.S.-Israeli operations. Reports indicate that the attack targeted key infrastructure and figures within the Iranian capital. No further details regarding the perpetrators or the specific military units involved have been independently verified. The incident highlights the escalating regional tensions currently unfolding in the area.