A senior officer in Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, identified as General Hossein Zarifi, commander of the " Shahid Sajad" base and a Quds Force member, was killed along with his intelligence officer, Ahmad Harati Zariati, in clashes with anti-regime militants in Sistan and Baluchestan province. According to Iranian sources, at least 13 additional Iranian security personnel were wounded in the incident.

The clashes occurred in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, a region known for its restive population and proximity to the borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan. The incident highlights ongoing internal security challenges within Iran.