On Tuesday, July 18, the public relations office of the Quds Force of Kerman announced the discovery of a shipment of explosive materials and equipment, stating that these items were stored in a warehouse in the heights of Sistan and Baluchestan. According to IRNA, the public relations officer of the Quds Force of Kerman stated that the shipment of explosive materials and equipment belonged to an opposing group and was seized following a joint operation by the intelligence forces of the Quds Force of Kerman and Sistan and Baluchestan. Emanullah Badsar added that this type of explosive materials and equipment is used in sabotage operations against military and law enforcement patrols or during public gatherings by opposing groups. This Quds Force official did not provide further details about the shipment and equipment. In this context, Khalil Homaei, the security director of Kerman province, mentioned that the explosive materials were stored in a warehouse in the heights of Sistan and Baluchestan and were mainly used by opposing groups in terrorist operations against military patrols and public gatherings. According to Tasnim, the security director of Kerman province added that the shipment included various types of explosive materials, including gunpowder, pellets, explosive devices, electronic pellets, and suicide vests, and was kept in this location to be used for security-related purposes at the right time. Khalil Homaei also stated that the discovered materials are mainly used by opposing groups in terrorist operations against military patrols and public gatherings. This comes as earlier in July, Mahmoud Alavi, Iran's Minister of Intelligence, reported the arrest of '10 Takfiri Wahhabi terrorists' in Tehran and three border and central provinces of Iran, stating that 'they had identified fifty explosive targets.' Iranian officials refer to groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda as 'Takfiri groups.' The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence announced on Tuesday that it had thwarted 'one of the largest terrorist plots by Takfiri Wahhabi groups.'
Discovery of 'Explosive Materials and Equipment' in the Heights of Sistan and Baluchestan
Iranian authorities announced the discovery of a significant cache of explosives and equipment linked to opposing groups in Sistan and Baluchestan. This operation was conducted by the intelligence forces of the Quds Force, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region. The discovery underscores the Iranian government's continued focus on countering perceived terrorist threats.
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📰 What Happened
Quds Force seized explosive materials in Sistan and Baluchestan linked to opposing groups.
- Quds Force of Kerman seize opposing group
- Khalil Homaei announce public
- Mahmoud Alavi report Takfiri Wahhabi terrorists
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The seizure of explosives underscores the persistent security challenges Iran faces.
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