Overview

• Five policemen were killed Friday when gunmen opened fire on two patrol vehicles on the Khash–Iranshahr road in Sistan‑Baluchestan, according to Iranian media.
• Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says a separate operation in the province left six militants dead and two detained after an exchange of fire.
• The ministry says the cell comprised non‑Iranian nationals who entered from the eastern border and had planned targeted operations.
• Officials report seizing advanced weaponry including laser‑guided RPG‑7s, M4/M16 rifles, grenade launchers, explosive vests, vehicles and motorcycles.
• State media say Jaish al‑Adl claimed the patrol attack, while authorities continue a manhunt and report three Iranian personnel wounded in the raid.