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TEHRAN, Iran — An explosion at a Revolutionary Guard ammunition depot west of Tehran on Saturday killed at least 17 soldiers, including a senior commander of the powerful military force, Iranian officials said.

Guard spokesman Gen. Ramazan Sharif said the blast occurred as a result of an accident during the transport of munitions at the base. The site is outside Bidganeh village, 25 miles southwest of the capital.

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