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Armed clashes reported between security forces and gunmen in Sistan and Baluchestan

Armed clashes erupted in the Chah Ahmad area of Taftan County in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan Province, according to regional reporting outlet Haalvash. Forces associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and unidentified armed individuals reportedly exchanged light, semi-heavy, and heavy weapons fire. Casualties and the full extent of the fighting remain unconfirmed.

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2 differing positions reported on casualties across 2 publishers; unresolved.
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2 differing positions reported on location across 2 publishers; unresolved.
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2 differing positions reported on status across 2 publishers; unresolved.
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WhereIran
34.308, 51.620 ±400 km
First reported12 days ago
Published2026-10-13 07:54 UTC
Sources2
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Reports3Independent tellings2
2 independently corroborated tellings.

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Global Event Monitor. Armed clashes reported between security forces and gunmen in Sistan and Baluchestan. 2026-10-13T07:54:46.292Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:5701. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-10-13/ground-assault-iran-84577266

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