Heavy fighting erupts in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province

Iran: Iran is a country in Western Asia governed by the Islamic Republic, with security forces including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responsible for internal stability and countering armed groups. In this incident, Iranian security forces engaged unidentified gunmen in the southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province, deploying tanks, drones, and dozens of vehicles to the Gharibabad area near Iranshahr. The clashes reflect ongoing tensions in the restive southeast region. Haalvsh: Haalvsh is a Baluch rights group focused on documenting events and human rights issues affecting the Baluch community in Iran. It reported the outbreak of heavy fighting in Iranshahr based on local sources, including details on weapons used, road blockades, and security deployments. The group has also covered prior clashes in the province during September. Ongoing Clashes: A series of armed confrontations with government forces has taken place in southeastern Iran over the past month. Recent Incidents: Additional violence in the region has included attacks on military positions and the killing of a Sunni Baluch cleric in Zahedan. Security Operations: Iranian authorities including the IRGC have conducted joint operations targeting armed cells in Sistan and Baluchestan province.