Developing

26
Sep 2021
17:17 UTC

Iran Tactical: Fire reported at IRGC facility in western Tehran during evening hours (local time) of September 26; maintain heightened vigilance

Please be advised:

  • An official Iranian news agency reported that a fire broke out at an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) research facility situated in an unspecified location in western Tehran during the evening hours (local time) of September 26. 
  • Three individuals were reportedly wounded as a result of the incident.  
  • Firefighters arrived at the scene and have reportedly contained the fire. 

Recommendations:

Those residing or operating in Tehran during the evening hours of September 26 are advised to maintain vigilance in western districts of the city due to the reported fire and remain cognizant of the potential for additional security incidents over the coming hours 

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL High
AFFECTED AREA Western Tehran, Iran
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed

Please be advised:

  • An official Iranian news agency reported that a fire broke out at an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) research facility situated in an unspecified location in western Tehran during the evening hours (local time) of September 26. 
  • Three individuals were reportedly wounded as a result of the incident.  
  • Firefighters arrived at the scene and have reportedly contained the fire. 

Recommendations:

Those residing or operating in Tehran during the evening hours of September 26 are advised to maintain vigilance in western districts of the city due to the reported fire and remain cognizant of the potential for additional security incidents over the coming hours 

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL High
AFFECTED AREA Western Tehran, Iran
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed