06 May 2020 | 01:36 PM UTC
Iran: Unidentified gunmen kill IRGC officers in Divandarreh (Kurdistan province) May 6
Unidentified gunmen kill three Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) soldiers in Divandarreh (Kurdistan province) May 6; further attacks possible in the near term
Event
Unidentified gunmen killed three members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Divandarreh (Kurdistan province) on Wednesday, May 6. It remains unclear whether the attack was linked to local militants; however, security forces have stated that the suspects could be associated with Kurdish separatists known to operate in the region.
Advice
Individuals in Kurdistan province are advised to monitor developments to the situation, remain vigilant for militant and criminal activity, anticipate continued military operations, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities and their home governments.