Two members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed on Sunday while attempting to neutralize explosives left behind from last month's Israeli airstrikes in western Iran, according to Iranian media reports.
The fatal incident occurred in Khorramabad, a city that was reportedly targeted during recent Israeli attacks amid escalating tensions between the two nations.
According to the semi-official Tasnim news agency, which cited an official IRGC statement: "Two members of the Guards were killed Sunday in Khorramabad while clearing the area of explosives left by the Zionist regime's aggression."
The identities of the deceased guardsmen have not been disclosed, and authorities have provided no additional information regarding the type of explosives involved or whether others sustained injuries in the explosion.
Rising Tensions in the Region
This incident comes amid heightened hostilities between Iran and Israel, with both nations engaged in a series of military exchanges in recent months. The Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory represent a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
The IRGC, a branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, has been at the forefront of Iran's military operations and has suffered multiple casualties in recent confrontations.
Military experts note that unexploded ordnance presents a serious danger long after airstrikes have concluded, with specialized training required for safe disposal.
Iranian authorities continue to assess the full extent of damage from the Israeli strikes, with cleanup and recovery operations ongoing in affected areas.
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