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Ten Iranian Border Guards Killed in 'Terrorist Attack' in Sistan-Baluchestan

Oct 26, 2024, 11:30 AM

At least ten Iranian border guards were killed on Saturday in what authorities described as a 'terrorist attack' by unidentified gunmen in the restive southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, near the Pakistan border. The Iranian Interior Ministry confirmed that the security personnel were killed when their vehicles were ambushed on the Goharkouh road in Taftan County's Gowharkouh district. The attackers have not been identified, and no group has claimed responsibility for the assault. The region, which has long been plagued by unrest and militant activity, has seen previous clashes with suspected Sunni militants and terrorist groups. The incident is being treated as a developing news story.