Hedayatollah Mir Moradzehi, the representative of Saravan in the Parliament, stated that "200 kilograms of explosives" belonging to an opposition group to the Islamic Republic were discovered in Saravan, located in the Sistan and Baluchestan province. According to a report on Thursday, February 23, by the Mehr News Agency, this parliament member said that security and intelligence agents managed to uncover an ammunition depot belonging to an anti-government group, which contained "200 kilograms of C4 explosives." Hedayatollah Mir Moradzehi mentioned that following the discovery of a safe house belonging to an opposition group in Aspich Saravan on February 16, three individuals were arrested, and through their confessions, the location of this ammunition depot was identified and discovered. This parliament member did not mention the name of the opposition group. Meanwhile, Mehr News Agency added that these three individuals were arrested by agents from the Ministry of Intelligence, Law Enforcement Force, and Quds Headquarters of the Ground Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and a large quantity of weapons and ammunition was seized at the arrest site. The news agency specified that these detainees "confessed" to being involved in the killing of several officers from the Aspich Saravan police station three months ago. The Aspich area is located within the Saravan county, which has over 310 kilometers of land border with Pakistan. The Sistan and Baluchestan province has experienced unrest, bombings, kidnappings, and the killing of civilians and military personnel in recent years. Since April of this year, the Quds Headquarters of the IRGC has taken control of the Saravan border area. Security in Sistan and Baluchestan province has been assigned to this military force since 2009. Iranian officials have repeatedly accused Pakistan of becoming a safe haven for "bandits and terrorist groups" and have called for decisive action from that country against them.
MP: 200 Kilograms of Explosives Discovered in Saravan
An MP announced the discovery of 200 kilograms of explosives linked to an opposition group in Saravan, Sistan and Baluchestan. Three individuals were arrested in connection with the find, which is part of ongoing security issues in the region. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and security challenges faced by Iran, particularly near its border with Pakistan.
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📰 What Happened
Iranian authorities discovered 200 kilograms of explosives in Saravan, arresting three opposition group members.
- security and intelligence agents seize 200 kilograms of C4 explosives
- Ministry of Intelligence, Law Enforcement Force, Quds Headquarters of the IRGC arrest three individuals
- detainees confess involvement in the killing of several officers
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The discovery of explosives and subsequent arrests underscore the volatility in Iran's border regions.
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