The statement, released hours after the attacks, confirmed that the two servicemen lost their lives while defending Iranian soil. The Army has promised to release further information regarding the incident as soon as possible.
The servicemen were identified as Hamzeh Jahandideh and Mohammad Mehdi Shahrokhifar.
Lord Michael Levy, the former Middle East adviser to Tony Blair, told BBC Radio 5 Live yesterday: “The whole Middle East is potentially in a blow-up situation. And if that happens … how much further can that go for all of us in the world today, there must be a way forward.
“I don’t think there’s any hope for peace with [Israeli Prime Minister] Netanyahu in power,” he added. “I would like to think that Netanyahu could be part of a positive way forward. Regrettably, I just don’t think that is possible at all.”