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14 IRGC Members Killed in Zanjan Ordnance Blast as US Iran Tensions Escalate
International
Published on 4 May 2026
Iran blames a US disruption plan—after the blast
At least 14 IRGC members were killed and two injured in Zanjan province when unexploded ordnance detonated during a specialized clearance operation, according to Iranian state reporting. The tragedy lands amid fresh US-Iran tensions, with Tehran accusing the US of a failed “disruption” strategy, while President Trump criticized Iran’s latest deal proposal and its leadership cohesion.
- IRGC members died during an ordnance clearance in Zanjan
- Unexploded ordnance detonated during the operation
- Iran alleges the US tried a failed disruption strategy
- Trump says Tehran’s latest deal proposal is unsatisfactory
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