Security Forces and Gunmen Clash in Saravan, Southeastern Iran

Iranian security forces clashed with armed militants in Saravan, in southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, according to Iranian officials and local media. Reports said the fighting lasted several hours and left at least three soldiers dead, while other accounts reported additional casualties among gunmen and security personnel. Authorities said the operation followed an attack on security forces, but details remained limited. The region has experienced repeated violence involving separatist and militant groups, heightening tensions along Iran’s borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan nearby.