BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 29. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has carried out an operation against an alleged “terrorist team” in the southeastern city of Saravan, according to Iran’s Fars news agency.
The IRGC said the operation was launched following intelligence gathering and was conducted jointly with Quds ground forces.
According to the report, one person was killed during the operation, while six alleged members and supporters of the group were arrested.
Iranian forces said they seized 20 packages containing explosives and related equipment during the operation.
The IRGC also reported discovering light and medium-heavy weapons, as well as Starlink satellite communication devices.
According to the Iranian side, the group had been preparing to carry out attacks against targets in the southern part of the province in connection with the ongoing war.
The IRGC alleged that the group was affiliated with Israel and the United States.
No evidence substantiating the alleged links to Israel and the US was cited in the report, and the claims could not be independently verified.
