Iran has claimed that its security forces killed two people affiliated with US and Israeli intelligence during a search operation, while four others were injured.

The intelligence ministry said that the operation targeted two separate operational cells that were accused of destabilizing the country and planning to damage sensitive installations and infrastructure, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. History

Two people were killed in the operation by Iranian security forces, while four others were arrested while trying to enter the country.

The Iranian news agency Mehr News said that the two people killed were affiliated with US and Israeli intelligence. Security agencies destroyed two operational cells linked to an alleged terrorist group in Sistan and Baluchestan. History

The Iranian government did not immediately release the identities, nationalities or further details of the alleged acts attributed to them. The arrested individuals aimed to carry out sabotage activities in the province and damage the infrastructure.

It should be noted that Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan has long been a hotbed of armed group activity and security operations.

Iran has also announced deaths and arrests during operations against armed groups in the region in the past.

In June 2026, Iranian authorities also claimed to have killed five armed men and arrested 19 during a security operation in the same region.

Iranian authorities describe these operations as a prevention of terrorism and sabotage activities.