The Hamzeh Ground Forces Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that on Thursday evening, during a clash between IRGC forces and a group described as 'terroristic' by this headquarters in northwest Iran, three members of this group and one IRGC captain were killed. The Hamzeh Seyyed al-Shuhada headquarters, the IRGC's ground forces headquarters in western Iran, stated in a communiqué that a group labeled as 'terroristic' intended to 'carry out operations' in the zero border area of northwest Iran on Thursday evening, July 20, and engaged with the forces of this headquarters. According to the report, three members of this group were killed, four others were injured, and one was arrested. The IRGC also announced that other members of this group had 'returned across the border.' The communiqué stated that in this clash, an IRGC captain named Yasin Ghanbari was killed and another member of this organization was injured. The communiqué did not specify the exact location of this clash or provide further details. The Islamic Republic refers to armed opposition groups in the western provinces of Iran, including Kurdish armed parties, as 'terrorist groups.' However, these groups declare that their aim in armed conflict with the Islamic Republic is to 'defend the rights of Kurds.' The Hamzeh Seyyed al-Shuhada headquarters has been established in the early years following the 1979 revolution in Iran to confront armed opposition groups in these provinces. Reports indicate that last July, in a clash between the forces of this headquarters and the forces of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, three members of this party named 'Shourash Manbari,' 'Shakhan Manbari,' and 'Akbar Manbari' and several IRGC members were killed. In recent months, clashes have also occurred between Kurdish armed parties and the military forces of the Islamic Republic. For instance, the Komala Party announced that in a clash with IRGC forces on July 2, three members of this party and several IRGC members were killed. Ten days later, news sources in the Kurdistan region of Iraq reported that Iranian military forces shelled areas of this region, injuring three people. Following this, the autonomous government of the Kurdistan region of Iraq summoned the Iranian consul general in Erbil to protest the shelling of these areas.
Four Killed in Clash Between IRGC and Armed Group in Northwest Iran
A clash in northwest Iran between the IRGC and an armed group resulted in the deaths of three group members and an IRGC captain. The IRGC labeled the group as 'terroristic,' while the group claims to fight for Kurdish rights. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region involving Kurdish opposition forces.
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📰 What Happened
IRGC clashes with armed group in northwest Iran, resulting in four deaths.
- Hamzeh Ground Forces Headquarters of the IRGC announce armed group
- IRGC forces attack armed group
- IRGC forces kill three members of the armed group, one IRGC captain
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Clash underscores the persistent conflict between the IRGC and Kurdish armed groups.
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