TEHRAN - The Iranian security forces in cooperation with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have dismantled a notorious terrorist group in Sistan-Balouchestan province in southeastern Iran, a provincial official has announced.

“The security forces backed by Sepah (IRGC) destroyed Ansar al-Forqan terrorist group in Qasr Qand and Sarbaz cities in Sistan-Balouchestan province,” Governor of Qasr Qand City Homeira Rigi told Fars on Sunday.

She described busting of Ansar al-Forqan terrorist group as a good example of cooperation between security forces and the IRGC.

Ansar al-Forqan terrorist group was formed in December 2013 in southeastern Iran. It was linked to Jeish ul-Adl and Al-Nusra Front terrorist groups.

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