Iran's Revolutionary Guards kill six 'terrorists' in restive region, IRNA news agency reports
Iran's Revolutionary Guards killed six members of a "terrorist" group on Thursday, the IRNA state news agency reported, in a region often hit by clashes between the security forces and armed groups, including Sunni militants and separatists. The killings occurred in Zahedan, capital of the impoverished Sistan-Baluchistan province in southeastern Iran, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan and is…
On Thursday, Iran's Revolutionary Guards carried out a deadly strike against six members of a terrorist group, according to IRNA news agency. The violent incident took place in Zahedan, the capital of the impoverished Sistan-Baluchistan province, located in southeastern Iran near the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan. This region is notorious for its frequent clashes between security forces and various armed groups, including Sunni militants and separatists.
The IRNA report revealed that security forces had discovered and confiscated explosive packages prior to the killings. However, the agency did not provide the identities of the six individuals murdered nor did it offer any additional details about the event. Tehran has accused certain armed groups of having connections to foreign powers and involvement in cross-border smuggling activities.
Human rights organization Haalvsh, which keeps tabs on Sistan-Baluchistan, reported that fighting had commenced between military and security forces and armed individuals on Thursday morning. Additionally, a separate report from Fars news agency indicated that an explosion had been heard in Zahedan on Wednesday, although it did not result in any damage. These events unfolded as Iran deliberates a potential response to U.S. actions.
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