Iran: Armed Clash in Chabahar Leaves 3 Police Officers and 1 Attacker Dead

The Internal Security Command in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, southeast Iran, announced an armed clash between security forces and an attacking group in the city of Chabahar, resulting in the death of 3 police officers and the injury of one officer, as well as the killing of one attacker and injury of another.

Iranian news agency Tasnim quoted security sources on Friday, July 11, stating that the clash also resulted in injuries to 4 police officers, while the armed elements fled. The statement issued by the Internal Security confirmed that "the terrorist elements fled after committing this crime, and security forces pursued them," indicating that the situation has stabilized and the area is under control.

This incident comes days after the announcement by the "Quds" headquarters of the Ground Force of the Revolutionary Guards about the killing and arrest of 6 individuals described as "terrorists" in Chabahar. It was explained that "the cell was planning to carry out terrorist operations in crowded areas, but its plan was thwarted thanks to the vigilance of the locals and the intervention of the 'Salman' Intelligence Division." Investigations are ongoing to track down the fugitives and details of the recent attack.