Saravan – Iran – Three members of the Iranian security forces were killed during clashes with armed militants in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, according to Iranian state media.
State sources cited the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stating that five militants were killed in a joint operation involving the IRGC, intelligence services, and police targeting a group allegedly planning terrorist acts in Saravan.
Seizure of Weapons and Persistent Border Tensions
An official IRGC statement confirmed the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and explosives during the operation, though details regarding the militants’ specific organizational affiliations were not disclosed.
Sistan and Baluchestan province, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan, periodically experiences security confrontations involving armed groups, smuggling operations, and cross-border instability.
Pursuit of Militant Groups and Security Deployment
The operation follows the recent death of a Basij commander in the same province, prompting Iranian defense forces to escalate counter-militancy sweeps across border districts.
Iranian authorities continue maintaining heightened security deployments to mitigate insurgent threats and secure strategic infrastructure throughout the vulnerable southeastern region.
