Tehran, Iran – An Iranian soldier was killed and another wounded on Sunday during armed clashes with an armed group in the Marivan region of Kurdistan province in western Iran.
This incident reflects the ongoing security tensions along the border with Iraq.
Tracking active armed elements
Iranian media reported that clashes broke out during a military operation to track down armed elements active in the area.
The forces came under fire, resulting in the death of one soldier and injuries to another.
The forces subsequently regained control of the situation.
Extensive combing operations
Iranian authorities confirmed that security and military forces have launched
extensive search operations in the area surrounding the site of the clashes.
An investigation has also been opened to determine the circumstances of the incident
and identify the armed elements involved.
Border areas in western and northwestern Iran frequently witness clashes
between Iranian forces and armed groups.
In addition, security measures have been tightened and military
deployments reinforced to prevent infiltration and armed attacks in these regions.
