IRGC members killed in terrorist attack near Iran‑Iraq border

Two members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed and two others wounded in a shooting described by Iranian authorities as a "terrorist" act. The incident occurred on Monday night, 29 June, in the town of Paveh in Kermanshah province, close to the border with Iraq. The assailants opened fire on the entrance of a house, killing the two IRGC personnel stationed in the area; the identities of the attackers remain unknown. Iran's IRGC announced an investigation to determine the circumstances and locate those responsible, noting that no group has claimed responsibility. Iranian officials have previously blamed Kurdish separatist groups operating near the border, but the exact motive and perpetrators have not been confirmed.

The attack adds to ongoing security concerns in western Iran, where clashes with separatist militants have been reported. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and pursue leads to prevent further violence.