Baluch media reported ongoing armed clashes between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the 'Jaish al-Adl' group around the city of Rask; the IRGC also announced that three of its forces and four 'terrorists' were killed in these clashes. Armed confrontations between the two sides have been repeated several times in recent days, and according to a statement from the 'Quds Headquarters' of the IRGC Ground Forces, these clashes continued on Thursday, November 24. On Friday morning, the Tasnim news agency reported the death of another IRGC member who had been injured in the clashes. This news agency cited the Quds Headquarters of the IRGC, identifying him as a 'Basij' member named 'Reza Barzegar'. The IRGC declared the location of the clashes on Thursday morning as the 'public area of Rask County' in Sistan and Baluchestan province. The Quds Headquarters announced the names of its killed forces as 'Captain Pasdar Ali Rahmanian', 'Captain Pasdar Ahmad Zarei', and 'Combatant Pasdar Ahmadreza Saheb', adding that four people from the opposing side were also killed and six were arrested without providing further details. Meanwhile, 'Jaish al-Adl', the armed opposition group against the Islamic Republic, confirmed the death of at least three of its members and claimed to have killed a large number of military forces. According to Baluch media, including the active Baluch activists' group Kapin and Rasank, the clashes on Thursday morning occurred in the village of Jalalabad in Sarbaz County, where IRGC forces attacked a residential house 'where armed individuals were residing'. Local media reported that this clash lasted about 10 hours. In recent days, the IRGC has announced the conduct of the 'Martyrs of Security Operational Exercise', but has not mentioned any details about this exercise, including its start and end times and the location of its execution. Ahmad Shafaei, the spokesperson for this exercise, reported on Friday, November 18, the death of one IRGC member and four 'terrorists'; on Sunday, November 20, the 'Quds Headquarters' also announced that five 'local Basij forces' were killed in Saravan County. According to Baluch media, during the recent clashes, IRGC forces also fired at local civilians, and some residents were arrested. Armed attacks by opponents of the Islamic Republic in Sistan and Baluchestan have a history, and previously a significant number of both sides have been killed during clashes.
Clashes in Sistan and Baluchestan; 'Four' IRGC Forces Killed
Armed clashes between the IRGC and the Jaish al-Adl group in Sistan and Baluchestan resulted in the deaths of at least three IRGC members and four alleged terrorists. The violence reflects ongoing tensions in the region, with both sides suffering casualties and local civilians also affected. This situation highlights the persistent instability and conflict in the area.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
IRGC clashes with Jaish al-Adl in Sistan and Baluchestan, resulting in multiple casualties.
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attack Jaish al-Adl group
- Jaish al-Adl confirm IRGC forces
- Tasnim news agency report IRGC member Reza Barzegar
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The clashes underscore the volatility in Iran's southeastern region.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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