On June 26, 2026, clashes between Kurdish militants and regime forces erupted at a joint checkpoint at the entrance of Baneh city in Kurdistan Province, Iran. The identity of the militant group remains unclear. Regime-affiliated Telegram channels reported casualties among regime forces following the ambush.

The official update from these channels stated:

2 police officers KIA, 5 WIA, 1 IRGC WIA.
Baneh, Kurdistan Province, Iran