SAEDNEWS: In a swift, intelligence‑driven operation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has dismantled a terrorist cell in Chabahar—eliminating or arresting six suspects and seizing a cache of weapons and explosives poised for attacks on crowded public venues.
According to Saed News, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces’ Quds Headquarters yesterday announced the successful neutralization of a terrorist cell operating in southeastern Iran’s Chabahar region. Acting on tips from vigilant local residents as part of the ongoing “Martyrs of Security” exercise, IRGC units located the group’s hideout and carried out a rapid assault.
The operation resulted in six alleged terrorists being killed or detained. Security forces also confiscated an arsenal of light and heavy arms, along with a substantial quantity of explosives. According to IRGC statements, the cell had been planning a series of coordinated attacks targeting densely populated public areas.
Local cooperation proved crucial: citizens’ timely intelligence enabled the IRGC to strike before the cell could mobilize. The exercise’s broader aim, officials say, is to sharpen counter‑terror capabilities and reinforce public security across the province.
Rolling out the “Martyrs of Security” drill earlier this year, the IRGC has repeatedly underscored its commitment to pre‑empting threats through a combination of military precision and grassroots vigilance. Yesterday’s Chabahar operation, coming on the heels of similar busts in Sistan‑Baluchestan, highlights the regime’s focus on safeguarding border communities from cross‑border militancy.
While Tehran has not named the specific group behind the plot, past patterns in the region suggest affiliation with extremist networks seeking to exploit Chabahar’s strategic port and its role as a transit hub. Analysts note that the IRGC’s success here may temporarily disrupt militant logistics but warn that sustained stability will require continued intelligence cooperation and robust regional development.
As investigations proceed, authorities have pledged further revelations and urged citizens to remain alert. For local communities still scarred by sporadic unrest, yesterday’s operation offers a measure of relief—and a reminder of the ever‑present security challenge on Iran’s southeastern frontier.
