30 Sep 2020 | 11:43 PM UTC
Iran: Unidentified gunmen kill IRGC members in Sistan and Baluchestan province September 29
Unidentified assailants kill three and wound one IRGC members in attack in Sistan and Baluchestan province on September 29; heightened security presence expected in the near term
Event
Three members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed and another wounded in an attack by unidentified gunmen in Sistan and Baluchestan province on Tuesday, September 29. The incident occurred at around 16:00 (local time) when the assailants opened fire on the security forces' vehicle along a road in Nik Shahr county. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
A heightened security presence is expected in the vicinity of the incident over the coming days following the attack.
Advice
Those in Sistan and Baluchestan province are advised to monitor the situation, remain vigilant, anticipate a heightened security presence, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.