The AP agency emphasized that this is the largest single death toll among members Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) since the ceasefire was introduced on April 8, 2026. The Iranian state agency IRNA reported that as a result of the explosion two people were also injured.
In the announcement quoted, among others, by the Associated Press highlighted that a specialized unit of the IRGC removed bombs remaining after the attacks carried out by Israel and the USA since February 28. The items removed included cluster bombs and aircraft mines.
Over 15 thousand unexploded ordnance removed by the Iranian army
IRNA reported that the total area of the area mined from the air was approximately 1,200 hectares, also including agricultural areas. According to the agency, IRGC bomb disposal units have so far managed to remove over 15,000. various types of unexploded ordnance. It was emphasized that this is a “complicated undertaking, requiring advanced knowledge, specialized equipment and the spirit of jihad.”
Deadlock in Iran-US negotiations
In peace talks between Iran and the US deadlock persists. The meeting of the delegations of both countries scheduled for last weekend in the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, did not take place. According to US President Donald Trump's declaration of April 22, the ceasefire will remain in force “until Iran presents a new proposal to end the war and talks on this matter are completed.”
On Friday, Trump informed the US Congress that hostilities with Iran “have ended.” In this way, the administration wants to avoid the need to obtain parliamentary consent to continue military operations, which is required by American law.
