INTERNATIONAL — April 16, 2026

Three Iranian Security Personnel Killed in Sistan-Balochestan Attack

Three Iranian security personnel were killed in an armed attack targeting a police patrol in Saravan district of Sistan and Balochestan province on Thursday. The police are working to identify and arrest the perpetrators.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok2 min read

Three Iranian Security Personnel Killed in Sistan-Balochestan Attack
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Three Iranian security personnel were killed in an armed attack in Sistan and Balochestan province of Iran. The incident happened on Thursday when police patrol officers from the relief unit in Saravan district were targeted.

The officers had been providing security for citizens in the area at the time of the attack. They came under gunfire, leading to the deaths of three security personnel.

The Sistan and Baluchestan police information center said that the attack targeted the police patrol officers from the relief unit. The center said police are working to identify those responsible for the attack.

The center said they are working to arrest the perpetrators. The information about the attack was also provided by Fars News Agency.

The officers from the relief unit were on duty providing security for citizens when the gunfire occurred. Police continue their work to identify and arrest the individuals involved in the armed attack that killed the three Iranian security personnel.

Read the original reporting at Pajhwok

Reliability assessment

Single source (Pajhwok) with strong attribution to Fars News Agency and the official Sistan and Baluchestan police information center, including concrete, checkable details such as the precise casualty count (3), specific location (Saravan district), and timing (Thursday). Single-source stories with this level of direct attribution and detail qualify as reliable per guidelines.

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