SAA event in Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan area, Iran, Islamic Republic of on Wed 21st January 2026

21st January 2026

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Around 21 January 2026 (as reported), an armed clash erupted between Ansar al Furqan's gunmen and Quds Force in Sistan and Baluchestan province (coded to Zahedan city) (Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan ). A Ansar al Furqan's gunmen was killed and 11 others were arrested.

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Iran, Islamic Republic of (IRN)

Sistan and Baluchestan ( Zahedan area )

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