76 terrorists killed, arrested in military drill in southeastern Iran

76 terrorists killed and arrested in a drill still ongoing in southern Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

News ID: 5466

Date: 24 November 2024 - 08:21

TABNAK, Nov, 24 : Since the start of the ‘Martyrs of Security Exercise’, 26 members of the regional terrorist teams have been killed, 50 have been captured, and 12 more have surrendered, said Brigadier General Ahmad Shafaei, spokesman for the “Martyrs of Security” drill. The exercise has been underway since October 26.

In the ‘Martyrs of Security Exercise’, cleanup operations are still being conducted, with the goal of strengthening security, he said.

Sistan and Baluchestan has experienced numerous terrorist attacks targeting both civilians and security forces in recent years. These attacks are attributed to terrorist groups linked to foreign intelligence agencies operating in the country's southeastern and southwestern regions. Israel has been identified as the main supporter of the terror outfits.

The October 26th attack in Taftan County's Gohar Kuh district, which claimed the lives of ten Iranian law enforcement personnel, serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat. The so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group, known inside Iran as Jaish al-Zulm, claimed responsibility for the attack, one of the deadliest in the province in recent months.

Jaish al-Zulm has a history of violent acts in Sistan and Baluchestan, including the abduction of border guards and attacks on civilians and police stations, aimed at destabilizing the region.

The ongoing IRGC drill that began a month ago has so far liquated dozens of the group’s members and resulted in the arrest of several others.