Some reports indicate that several citizens in Zahedan, including three members of the Makki Mosque security, were arrested on Friday, January 19. According to Halvash news agency, which covers news from Sistan and Baluchestan, these individuals were violently detained by plainclothes officers and taken to an unknown location. No information has yet been released regarding the identity, exact number, or detention location of those arrested. A number of citizens in Zahedan protested against the Pakistani missile attack on Sistan and Baluchestan on Friday, chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic and Pakistan. Following Pakistan's retaliatory attack in the Saravan area of Sistan and Baluchestan on Thursday, January 18, at least nine people, including four children and three women, were killed. Abdolsttar Doshoqi, a Baluch political activist, described the conflicts between Iran and Pakistan as a 'lose-lose' situation for the Baluch people, stating that the victims of the conflict between the two countries are women, children, and the truth. Following the IRGC's attack on Iraq, Syria, and Pakistan, U.S. officials expressed concern over escalating tensions in the region. Matthew Miller, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, labeled the Islamic Republic of Iran as a 'financial supporter of terrorism' and a source of instability in the region, emphasizing that Washington 'absolutely' does not want to see an escalation of conflict between Iran and Pakistan. Pakistan stated that it does not intend to escalate differences with Iran; discussions between the foreign ministers of the two countries are ongoing. Abdulhamid called for dialogue between Iran and Pakistan, while protesters in Zahedan chanted 'Death to Khamenei.' The U.S. stressed the necessity of 'restraint' from both Iran and Pakistan, stating that it does not want to see an escalation of conflicts. Reactions from figures regarding the Pakistani attack on the day of Khamenei's 'Ghazal' recitation; Prince Reza Pahlavi stated that the Islamic Republic is a 'terrorism-breeding' entity.
Halvash: Several Citizens Arrested in Zahedan
Several citizens were arrested in Zahedan, including members of a mosque, amid protests against a Pakistani missile attack that killed nine people. The situation highlights rising tensions between Iran and Pakistan, with U.S. officials expressing concern over the potential for escalation. This incident underscores the ongoing instability in the region and the impact on local populations.
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📰 What Happened
Several citizens, including mosque security members, arrested in Zahedan amid protests against Pakistan.
- plainclothes officers arrest several citizens in Zahedan, including three members of the Makki Mosque security
- citizens in Zahedan protest Islamic Republic and Pakistan
- Pakistan attack Sistan and Baluchestan
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The situation reflects deepening unrest and potential for further conflict in the region.
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