Tragic Attack Strikes IRGC Headquarters in Sistan-Baluchestan, Iran
Channel: PulsePress
Date: 2024-04-04

In a somber turn of events, at least 11 members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have lost their lives in a violent assault on their base in the southeastern border province of Sistan-Baluchestan. The attack, which has been reported by state media, marks one of the deadliest incidents in the region, known for its restiveness and proximity to the borders of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The assault was carried out by the Jaish al-Adl (Army of Justice), a Sunni armed group, which has been involved in several confrontations with Iranian security forces in recent years. The group, formed in 2012, is designated as a “terror” organization by Iran and claims to fight for greater rights and improved living conditions for the ethnic minority Baluchis in Shia-majority Iran.

This tragic event occurred amidst a critical time for Iran, following a suspected Israeli missile strike on its consulate in Damascus, Syria, which resulted in the deaths of several IRGC members, including high-ranking officers. The Iranian government and allied groups have vowed retaliation, escalating tensions in the region.#iran #tragedy #attack