Breaking News: Terrorist Attack in Southeastern Iran Kills 10 Policemen
A devastating terrorist attack in southeastern Iran has claimed the lives of at least 10 police officers, according to local media reports ¹. The attack occurred in the Sistan-Baluchistan province’s Taftan county, approximately 745 miles southeast of Tehran, the capital city.
Details of the Attack
The Mehr and Tasnim news agencies reported that the police officers were killed during an attack on police vehicles. However, the exact nature of the attack remains unclear, and no group has claimed responsibility ¹. The official IRNA news agency described the incident as an ambush that resulted in the loss of 10 personnel from two patrol units.
Background of the Region
Sistan-Baluchistan province is one of the most impoverished regions in Iran, bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan. The area is home to a significant Baluch minority population, who practice Sunni Islam, differing from the predominantly Shiite population in Iran. This region has experienced recurring clashes between Iranian security forces and rebels from the Baluch minority, radical Sunni groups, and drug traffickers.
Recent Attacks and Tensions
This attack is one of the deadliest in recent months, following two separate attacks in early October that killed at least six people, including police officers. The Pakistan-based Sunni jihadist group Jaish al-Adl claimed responsibility for those attacks. Iran and Pakistan frequently accuse each other of allowing rebel groups to operate and launch attacks from their respective territories ¹.
