BREAKING: Top US General in Israel killed in Iranian missile strike – Pentagon sources report

A senior US military officer attached to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) forward headquarters in Israel has reportedly been killed in a suspected Iranian ballistic missile strike today, according to multiple US and Israeli security sources.

Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla (currently serving in a high-level liaison role with the IDF amid joint operations), was reportedly present at a secure joint command facility in central Israel when the attack occurred.

Maj. Gen. Kurilla had been vocal in recent briefings, stating that “Iran’s continued aggression against US allies and partners will not go unanswered and will be met with overwhelming force if necessary.

” Explosions were reported minutes later near the joint US-Israeli coordination center.

US emergency medical teams and Israeli forces responded immediately; the site was sealed off. The Pentagon has not yet issued an official statement confirming the death, but several American media outlets (citing defense officials) and Israeli channels are reporting that the general was among the casualties.

The strike comes amid escalating direct attacks between Israel and Iran, with US forces in the region on heightened alert

If confirmed, this would mark the first high-ranking American officer killed in the current Israel-Iran conflict and could dramatically shift US involvement.

White House and Department of Defense officials are expected to comment soon.

(Sources: US defense officials, Israeli media reports; no independent verification available at this time. )