[66978] Eslamshahr Municipality: Munition dismantling operation planned for next Wednesday

Munition neutralization operation in Eslamshahr: Public instructions

The authorities of the city of Eslamshahr announced today, May 19, 2026, the holding of a military operation to dismantle and neutralize unexploded munitions. According to reports coming from Iranian Telegram channels identified with various political factions, the activity is expected to take place on Wednesday, the 30th of Ordibehesht (May 20 according to the Gregorian calendar), between 07:00 and 10:00 in the morning.

The official channel of the Governor of Eslamshahr (reporting under the title 'اخبارفوری'), alongside the 'Akharin Khabar' (آخرین خبر) channel, distributed an official announcement on behalf of the city's governor. The message stated that this involves "the execution of special operations for the neutralization and destruction of a number of unexploded munitions" according to a report by 'Akharin Khabar'.

The authorities asked residents to exercise restraint and remain calm during the morning hours, especially if explosion sounds are heard as a result of the operation. The 'Hamian Pezeshkian' (حامیان پزشکیان) channel, identified with support for the reformist faction in Iran, also emphasized the need to "maintain calm and composure" on the part of the residents in the event of hearing explosions according to the channel's announcement.

These sources, representing the official narrative and the institutional media in Iran, did not specify the origin of the munitions remaining in the area, but emphasized that it is a professional and well-planned operation intended to remove a safety hazard from the public space.