Gas Leak Tragedy at Iranian Guard Centre Sparks Tensions

A gas leak at an Iranian Revolutionary Guard workshop in Isfahan province resulted in the deaths of two senior officers and injuries to ten others. The incident adds to a history of deadly explosions and rising tensions between Iran and Israel, especially over Iran's nuclear facilities and accusations of Israeli sabotage.

A gas leak caused the deaths of two people and injured ten others at an Iranian Revolutionary Guard centre, according to a report by Iranian state television on Thursday.

The incident occurred on Wednesday night at a Guard workshop in Isfahan province. The injured individuals were taken to a hospital for treatment.

The Isfahan Provincial Guard identified the deceased as Capt. Mojtaba Nazari and Lt. Col. Mokhtar Morshedi, though the statement did not clarify whether they died from gas asphyxiation or an explosion. Other details remain undisclosed.

This event adds to a series of fatal explosions at Revolutionary Guard facilities in recent years, including a notable 2011 incident at a missile base near Tehran.

Tensions have been high since the assassination of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in July 2020. Iran accused Israel of the killing, escalating threats of retaliation.

The region remains a hotspot due to numerous nuclear facilities in Isfahan province, which have been subjects of interest and attack allegations. Iran accuses Israel of spearheading several sabotage efforts, most recently in April 2021.

(With inputs from agencies.)