Several terrorists killed, detained in IRGC operations
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The IRGC Ground Force and Iran's Intelligence Ministry carry out joint operations in Iranshahr, Khash, and Saravan, neutralizing terrorist cells in Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
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Members of the Iranian Basij paramilitary force attend the annual anti-Israeli Quds Day in support of Palestinians, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP)
The Quds Base of the IRGC Ground Force reported that its forces, together with Intelligence Ministry operatives, carried out three joint operations in the cities of Iranshahr, Khash, and Saravan in Sistan and Baluchistan Province on Wednesday morning.
According to the statement, during the clashes with terrorist groups, several terrorists were killed and several others were arrested.
Iran's IRGC later announced the killing of 13 terrorists and the arrest of several others after thwarting three separate operations planned by three distinct terrorist cells in the Sistan and Baluchistan province.
Iran cracks down on terrorism, looks into regional cooperation
This comes as Iran continues to crack down on terrorist movements in the region, most recently announcing that Tehran is looking to cooperate with Pakistan in combating terrorism in the region.
During a phone call with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi affirmed that Iran was ready to cooperate with Pakistan to eradicate terrorism, stressing, “We expect practical measures to be taken against terrorists within the framework of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.”
He pointed out that terrorist movements have recently increased on both sides of the border, underlining the need to intensify joint efforts and address previous shortcomings while adding, “We must turn the Iran-Pakistan border into one of friendship, brotherhood, and economic development, and certainly, we will achieve this through joint cooperation.”
Earlier on August 24, in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan near the border with Pakistan, Iranian intelligence forces successfully dismantled a heavily armed terrorist cell during an operation conducted by the provincial General Directorate of Intelligence. The operation resulted in the deaths of six militants and the capture of two others.
The seven-member terrorist team, which consisted entirely of non-Iranian nationals, was equipped with advanced military-grade gear that included laser-guided RPG-7 launchers, US-made M4 and M16 rifles, hand grenades, grenade launchers, explosive vests, and RPG anti-personnel rounds.
