Tragic Explosion of War Relics Kills 14 Revolutionary Guard Members

An explosion of leftover bombs from the Iran-Iraq war has killed 14 members of the Revolutionary Guard near Zanjan, Iran. The incident represents the largest loss of life for the Guard since the ceasefire. The munitions included cluster bombs and air mines, remnants of past conflicts.

An explosion involving leftover munitions from the Iran-Iraq war resulted in the deaths of 14 Revolutionary Guard members, Iranian media reported on Friday.

According to the Nournews website, which is considered close to Iranian security sources, the deadly incident occurred near the northern city of Zanjan, northwest of Tehran.

The explosion, which involved cluster bombs and air mines used during the conflict, marks the largest loss for the Guard since the ceasefire began on April 7.