TEHRAN – Iran’s military went after terrorists responsible for the deaths of 10 soldiers and police officers in Sistan and Balouchestan, as the province’s governor declared a day of morning on Sunday.

Three terrorists were killed and one other was injured during a targeted drone strike on their hideout. The operation was conducted with the cooperation of Iran’s police and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC). The injured terrorist has been detained and will be under investigation. 

On Saturday morning, armed insurgents attacked a police patrol in Goharkouh, Taftan County, leading to the martyrdom of several police officers and soldiers. The so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group, known inside Iran as Jaish al-Zulm, has claimed responsibility for the recent attack, which took place around 1,200 kilometers (746 miles) southeast of Tehran.

The governor of Sistan-Baluchestan declared a day of public mourning across the province on Sunday to honor the lives of the victims. 

Provincial officials, grieving families, and local citizens gathered to pay their respects to the martyrs, whose loss has left a deep impact on the community.

The bodies of the ten martyrs were brought to the Sistan-Baluchestan police headquarters, where a formal funeral ceremony was held. This solemn event, attended by families, government officials, and local residents, included prayers and speeches that underscored the bravery and sacrifice of these fallen officers. 

One of the martyrs will be laid to rest in Sistan-Baluchestan, where the community can continue to pay tribute. The remaining nine bodies are being transported to their hometowns in the provinces of Gilan, Fars, Isfahan, Khorasan Razavi, Yazd, and Golestan, allowing loved ones across the nation to mourn their loss.

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

Iran’s 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.