Iran’s forgotten southeast front erupts: 94 dead in 6 months of violence as armed attacks intensify
TEHRAN, Iran — At least 94 people have been killed and 33 wounded in armed attacks and security operations in southeastern Iran since March 31, with clashes becoming more frequent and involving heavier weapons, a US-based human rights group reported Monday. The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) documented at least 63 armed incidents between March 31 and Oct. 10, mainly in Sistan and…
Tehran, Iran — At least 94 people have been killed and 33 injured in violent clashes and armed attacks in southeastern Iran since early April, according to a report from the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). The intense violence, which includes roadside bombings and ambushes, has intensified in the past few weeks, involving more sophisticated weaponry and targeting security forces, military convoys, and police patrols.
HRANA documented 63 armed incidents between March 31 and October 10, the majority taking place in Sistan and Baluchestan province, a region bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan. Iranian officials reported 87 deaths and 10 injuries, highlighting discrepancies in casualty reports. The conflict coincides with tensions between Iran and the United States-Israel over military actions in the region.
Sistan and Baluchestan, known for its remote location and economic disparity, has a predominantly Sunni Baluch population, which has often clashed with the predominantly Shiite Iranian government.
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