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Police in Sistan and Baluchestan Reported the 'Destruction of Two Major Terrorist Gangs'

Jun 23, 2026 June 23, 2026 2 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

The police in Sistan and Baluchestan claim to have dismantled two significant terrorist gangs, resulting in the deaths of 9 members and the arrest of 23 others. This announcement highlights ongoing security challenges in one of Iran's poorest provinces, where violence and deprivation are prevalent.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The Iranian police claim significant success against terrorism in a volatile province.

👥 Key Players

Hosseini Rahimi ACTOR
Police Commander
"'Hosseini Rahimi, the commander of the police force in Sistan and Baluchestan province'"
Ali Osat Hashemi TARGET
Governor of Sistan and Baluchestan
"meeting with Ali Osat Hashemi, the governor of Sistan and Baluchestan"
Shahindokht Molaverdi QUOTED
Vice President for Women and Family Affairs
"'We have a village in Sistan and Baluchestan where all the men of that village have been executed.'"

⚡ Actions

Hosseini Rahimi ANNOUNCE two major terrorist gangs
"'two major terrorist gangs' have been 'destroyed' in this province over the past two years."
Confidence: 90%
Iranian police KILL 9 members of these gangs
"'9 members of these gangs' were killed."
Confidence: 90%
Iranian police ARREST 23 others
"'23 others' were arrested."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Iran police claim to have destroyed two major terrorist gangs in Sistan and Baluchestan.

  • Hosseini Rahimi announce two major terrorist gangs
  • Iranian police kill 9 members of these gangs
  • Iranian police arrest 23 others

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it reflects the government's efforts to combat terrorism in a troubled region.
🌍 Regional: Because it may influence security dynamics in Sistan and Baluchestan and neighboring areas.
🌐 International: Because it highlights ongoing security challenges in Iran that may affect regional stability.

📚 Background

The Iranian police claim significant success against terrorism in a volatile province.

📝 Key Evidence

"'two major terrorist gangs' have been 'destroyed' in this province over the past two years."
→ Announcement of police success against terrorism.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
The source is state-affiliated and may present information favorably for the Iranian government.

Hosseini Rahimi, the commander of the police force in Sistan and Baluchestan province, announced on Wednesday, September 1, that 'two major terrorist gangs' have been 'destroyed' in this province over the past two years. According to the official news agency of the Islamic Republic, IRNA, Mr. Rahimi, during a meeting with Ali Osat Hashemi, the governor of Sistan and Baluchestan, added that '9 members of these gangs' were killed and '23 others' were arrested. The police commander referred to the new 'approach' of his command as 'Jihadi Offensive' and stated that with this approach, they have achieved 'high rankings' in all indicators in Iran. Radio Farda cannot independently verify Mr. Rahimi's statements. Sistan and Baluchestan province is one of the most insecure, poorest, and underdeveloped regions in Iran. Numerous reports of deprivation in the villages and even cities of this province have been published in the media of the Islamic Republic and IRIB. Armed clashes and bombings have also occurred in this province in recent years, and security and military officials of the Islamic Republic have reported on their confrontations with them. Shahindokht Molaverdi, the Iranian Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, stated in March 2016: 'We have a village in Sistan and Baluchestan where all the men of that village have been executed.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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