Two IRGC Members Martyred Following Armed Attack in Paveh, Kermanshah

Details of the Terrorist Incident in Paveh County According to official reports from the Public Relations of the Hazrat Nabi Akram (PBUH) Corps of Kermanshah Province, on the evening of Monday, June 29, 2026, a cowardly armed attack took place in Paveh County. In this terrorist operation, unidentified gunmen using a motorcycle opened fire at the entrance of the residence of local IRGC personnel. This attack occurred in the 'Mirawa' neighborhood of Paveh [1]. Local sources reported that the attackers immediately fled the scene after the shooting, and security forces have launched a large-scale operation to identify and arrest the perpetrators of this crime [4].

Identity of the Martyrs and Status of the Injured In this terrorist act, two local guards of the region, named 'Martyr Borhan Karisani' and 'Martyr Khaled Khaledinia,' attained the status of martyrdom [1]. Reports also indicate that two other military personnel, named Kamel Shabrang (known as Kamel Hajiji) and Kamal Abdi, were severely injured in the clash. According to the latest medical information, the condition of one of the injured (Kamel Hajiji) is reported as critical, and he is currently in a coma [3]. Hospital officials in Kermanshah have announced that specialized teams are working to save the lives of the wounded.

Responsibility for the Attack and Declared Motives Hours after the incident, a newly formed group known as 'Khuri Hiwa' (meaning Sun of Hope in Kurdish) released a statement claiming responsibility for the attack [3]. The group claimed that the operation was carried out in response to the role of these individuals in suppressing protests in recent years in Kurdish regions. Iranian state media described the act as a 'cowardly terrorist operation' and emphasized that the goal of these attacks is to disrupt sustainable security in the western border regions of the country [1][2].

Reaction of Officials and Intensification of Security Measures The Governor of Paveh and security officials of Kermanshah Province, while offering condolences to the families of the martyrs, announced that detailed technical and intelligence investigations have been conducted at the scene. This attack comes as security tensions in the border areas of Kermanshah and West Azerbaijan provinces have increased in recent days [4]. The Army and the IRGC have announced that they will give a harsh response to the perpetrators of this crime and will not allow hostile groups to endanger the security of citizens and defenders of the homeland. Currently, security measures at the entry and exit points of Paveh County have been intensified.