28 Sep 2018 | 03:44 PM UTC
Iran: IRGC troops kill four militants in Sistan and Baluchestan September 28
IRGC soldiers kill four militants in Sistan and Baluchestan province on September 28; additional clashes between security forces and militants possible in the coming weeks
Event
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) troops reportedly killed four suspected militants and wounded two others in Sistan and Baluchestan province, according to reports on Friday, September 28. The militants reportedly entered Iran from nearby Pakistan intending to launch attacks. Additional clashes between security forces and militants are possible in Sistan and Baluchestan province in the coming weeks.
Context
The threat posed by militancy remains high in all of Iran's border areas, especially in the west and the east, partly due to weak border monitoring by neighboring countries including Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Turkey.
Advice
Individuals in Iran are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the border regions, remain vigilant for militant activity, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.
