Key facts
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards killed six "terrorists" in Zahedan, Sistan-Baluchistan province.
- Explosive packages were confiscated by security forces.
- Fighting in the region began Thursday morning.
- An explosion occurred in Zahedan on Wednesday without causing damage.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards killed six members of a "terrorist" group on Thursday in Zahedan, the capital of the southeastern Sistan-Baluchistan province, state news agency IRNA reported. The region, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan, is a frequent site of clashes between security forces and armed groups, including Sunni militants and separatists.
IRNA stated that security forces discovered and confiscated explosive packages. The agency did not identify the six individuals killed or provide further details on the incident. Tehran has accused some armed groups of ties to foreign powers and involvement in cross-border smuggling.
The human rights group Haalvsh, which monitors Sistan-Baluchistan, confirmed that fighting between military and security forces and armed individuals had started on Thursday morning. Separately, Fars news agency reported that an explosion was heard in Zahedan on Wednesday, though it caused no damage.