Fourteen Iranian soldiers killed while clearing unexploded ordnance in Zanjan province
Reportedon one origin only: 1 distinct origin, 0 tied to no party.
Fourteen soldiers were killed on 1 May during operations to defuse unexploded ordnance in Zanjan province, Iranian local media reported, according to Al Jazeera. The report did not say what munitions were involved. Unexploded ordnance from the February to April strikes remains a hazard inside Iran.
- When
- 1 May 2026
- Where
- Zanjan Province, Iran (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- other · military
- Against
- Islamic Republic of Iran Army
- Attribution
- Not attributed. Accident during clearance; the origin of the ordnance was not stated.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Evidence Al Jazeera
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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The War Record, "Fourteen Iranian soldiers killed while clearing unexploded ordnance in Zanjan province", ev-20261027-z76t, revision 1, https://thewarrecord.com/events/ev-20261027-z76t/