# Iranian IRGC Navy personnel deaths

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iranian-irgc-navy-personnel-deaths
> Updated: 2026-09-03T17:40:56.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Following an attack on Larak Island in the Persian Gulf, Iran held funeral services for Hamid Avazzadeh, a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy. Avazzadeh was one of three IRGC personnel killed during the incident.

The funeral procession took place in Khor Khorost village within the Fin district of Bandar Abbas. During the ceremony, attendees chanted slogans against the United States and Israel, and a message from the commander of the IRGC Navy was read, emphasizing the necessity of defending national sovereignty in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Hossein Mahdavian funeral ceremonies scheduled in Qazvin and Alvand

Funeral arrangements have been set for Iranian Navy pilot Hossein Mahdavian, with ceremonies scheduled to take place in Qazvin and Alvand this weekend.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hossein-mahdavian-funeral-ceremonies-scheduled-in-qazvin-and-alvand

### 2026-09-01: Iran holds funeral for IRGC member killed in Larak Island attack

Funeral services were held in Bandar Abbas for Hamid Avazzadeh, an IRGC Navy member killed during a reported attack on Larak Island in the Persian Gulf.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-holds-funeral-for-irgc-member-killed-in-larak-island-attack

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Cite as: Iranian IRGC Navy personnel deaths. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iranian-irgc-navy-personnel-deaths