IRGC Ground Force arrests 8 armed militants in southeastern Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has arrested eight armed militants in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan, according to a report by Mehr News Agency.

The suspects are accused of carrying out security-related attacks, kidnappings of infrastructure engineers and personnel, armed robberies, and assaults on military and security posts. During the operations, weapons and ammunition were seized.

Earlier on Monday, Brigadier General Mohammad Karami, commander of the IRGC Ground Force, had said during a visit to northwestern Iran that the forces stationed in the operational areas of the region "are prepared to confront any miscalculation by enemies and the leaders and members of terrorist groups."

The arrests are part of ongoing efforts by Iranian security forces to counter militant activities in the border region, which has seen occasional incidents of violence and unrest. The IRGC has frequently conducted operations to dismantle terrorist cells and enhance security in the area.

According to Mehr News Agency, the operation underscores the IRGC's commitment to maintaining stability and security in the region. The report did not specify the exact location or date of the arrests, but they are believed to have occurred in the province's volatile areas.