TEHRAN – In a tragic incident on Saturday, 10 police officers and soldiers were killed during an armed clash with terrorists in Goharkuh, located in Taftan County, Sistan-Baluchestan Province.

The confrontation unfolded when a police patrol came under attack by unidentified gunmen, leading to intense fighting and the loss of multiple lives among the patrol personnel.

According to initial reports, the attack targeted both soldiers and members of the law enforcement team. The Sistan-Baluchestan Police released a statement confirming the incident.

The so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group, known inside Iran as Jaish al-Zulm, later claimed responsibility for the recent attack, which took place around 1,200 kilometers (746 miles) southeast of Tehran.

In response, the Iranian Minister of Interior Eskandar Mo’meni has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident, instructing officials to examine the circumstances and broader implications of the attack. The ministry's statement expressed deep concern over the violence and emphasized the need to bring those responsible to justice, underscoring the government’s commitment to maintaining security in the region.

The Sistan-Baluchestan province, which shares borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan, has seen multiple attacks targeting civilians and security forces in recent years.

Earlier in October, at least six people, including police officers, were killed in two separate attacks in the province. Additionally, on September 13, a terrorist attack claimed the lives of three Iranian border guards—an officer and two conscripts—in Sistan-Baluchestan.