SECURITY — April 25, 2026

Iran Reports Defusal of Unexploded U.S. Bomb in Yazd Province

Iranian security forces have safely defused an unexploded U.S.-made bunker-buster bomb buried 13 meters underground in Yazd Province following recent joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes. Authorities have launched systematic clearance operations to locate and remove additional unexploded ordnance in the region.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press2 min read

Iran Reports Defusal of Unexploded U.S. Bomb in Yazd Province
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Iranian security forces have successfully neutralized an unexploded U.S.-made bunker-buster bomb in Yazd Province, according to official statements and state media reports. The heavy ordnance was reportedly dropped during recent joint U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that struck a residential area, eventually burying itself approximately 13 meters beneath the surface.

The defusal operation was executed by a joint task force consisting of personnel from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force and specialized bomb disposal units from Yazd law enforcement. Security officials confirmed that the complex procedure was completed safely, with zero casualties reported among military personnel or local residents.

In the wake of the successful disposal, provincial authorities announced that systematic clearance operations have been initiated across the broader region. These efforts are designed to locate, secure, and safely dismantle additional unexploded munitions that may remain scattered following the aerial campaign. Security teams are conducting methodical ground sweeps to mitigate ongoing public safety risks associated with the strikes.

Officials stated that the clearance mission will continue until all identified hazardous materials are properly accounted for and neutralized. Local residents in the affected districts have been instructed to maintain heightened vigilance and immediately notify security channels if they encounter any suspicious debris or unexploded devices. The ongoing operation highlights the extended safety and recovery measures required in the aftermath of the recent military actions.

Read the original reporting at Khaama Press

Reliability assessment

Single-source report with direct attribution to Iranian state media (Tasnim News Agency) and local security officials, providing concrete, checkable details including specific location (Yazd Province), burial depth (13 meters), named units (IRGC Quds Force, Yazd law enforcement), and casualty count (zero). Per verification guidelines, the on-record claim by Iranian authorities regarding the defusal operation is verifiable as a reported statement, making it reliable regardless of the broader geopolitical context.

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