Sistan.
Region straddling Eastern Iran and Southern Afghanistan
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 4
- Connections
- 13
What's happening
Active this week
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent applies economic pressure on Iran, while the IRGC responds to armed uprisings in Sistan.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Regime asserts control over Sistan and Baluchestan province and brands Baloch groups as collaborators with Israel.Some support1 report
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Intelligence agencies, including the CIA and Mossad, are attempting infiltration operations in Iran near the Sistan region.Some support1 report
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A border province shared by Pakistan and Afghanistan was hit by terrorist attacks on September 1, 2026.Well supported13 reports
Earlier this month
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Poverty is concentrated in Khorasan and Sistan, while the Shah leads the system in Iran and Reza Pahlavi is discussed regarding Iran's future.Some support1 report
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Following the breakdown of talks, security forces are reportedly taking action in Sistan province amid regional tensions.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The new event establishes the geographical and organizational context of the entities involved (Sistan, Tehran, Astan Quds Razavi) and their relationship to Iran.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is conducting operations in the south-eastern province of Sistan.Well supported12 reports3 developments inside
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A security operation has been launched in Sistan targeting an anti-security group.Some support1 report
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Iran views the US and Israel as aggressors, while security forces act in Sistan province following a US-Iran MoU.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Zahedan County, located in Sistan, is allegedly involved in plots with separatist groups.Some support2 reports
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Systemic failure and underdevelopment are exposing wealth disparity in Bushehr and Sistan.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Operations were conducted in Tehran Province, which is near the border with Iraq, involving Sistan and Pakistan.Well supported9 reports2 developments inside
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Bilateral talks between Sistan and Pakistan focused on enhancing cooperation on security, trade, and combating terrorism.Some support1 report
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Iran is preparing a UNESCO World Heritage dossier for historic sites in Alamut and Sistan.Some support1 report
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Border guards neutralized militants attempting entry in Zabol, located in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Afghanistan.Some support1 report
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Around Sistan this week
News at the entities that move Sistan most-
United States Army OperationalUS Army soldiers traveled through Europe during World War II.Moves Sistan
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps OperationalThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a senior official body of the Iranian state. Akhlaqi has been nominated as the new defense minister.Moves Sistan
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Balochistan OperationalTrade suspension and border closures are causing losses for traders and truck drivers in Gwadar, Balochistan.Moves Sistan
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Pakistan Shared contextPakistan used drones in conflict while surveillance was conducted along the China and Pakistan frontier.Moves Sistan
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parliament Shared contextMinisters and Deputy Ministers addressed gas concerns in the Sri Lankan Parliament.Moves Sistan
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Afghanistan Shared contextThe professional backgrounds of individuals like Beth Mahar and Michael McShane are detailed, linking them to the CIA and Afghanistan.Moves Sistan
Connections
The 10 strongest of 13, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
United States Army Operational
The US Army has engaged in active military operations, including airstrikes, within the geographical context of Sistan.
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Operational
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is observed to conduct ongoing military operations within the Sistan region.
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Eskandar Momeni Operational
Eskandar Momeni actively interacts with the Sistan region by dispatching a delegation.
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Pakistan Shared context
Sistan and Pakistan share a lengthy border, defining a shared geopolitical context prone to illicit trade and security concerns.
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Balochistan Operational
Insurgent groups allege the existence of sanctuaries across the border between the two regions.
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Zabol Shared context
Zabol is geographically situated within the borders of Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
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Ministry of Intelligence Shared context
The Ministry of Intelligence conducts operations within the Sistan province.
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Zahedan County Shared context
Zahedan County is geographically located within the Sistan region.
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parliament Shared context
The parliament is involved in political oversight concerning border infrastructure within the Sistan region.
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Afghanistan Shared context
Sistan and Afghanistan share a lengthy border, which facilitates illicit trade, smuggling, and drug trafficking.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- Regime asserts control over Sistan and Baluchestan province and brands Baloch groups as collaborators with Israel.
- Intelligence agencies, including the CIA and Mossad, are attempting infiltration operations in Iran near the Sistan region.
- Poverty is concentrated in Khorasan and Sistan, while the Shah leads the system in Iran and Reza Pahlavi is discussed regarding Iran's future.
September 2026
5 events- U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent applies economic pressure on Iran, while the IRGC responds to armed uprisings in Sistan.
- A border province shared by Pakistan and Afghanistan was hit by terrorist attacks on September 1, 2026.
- The new event establishes the geographical and organizational context of the entities involved (Sistan, Tehran, Astan Quds Razavi) and their relationship to Iran.
- A security operation has been launched in Sistan targeting an anti-security group.
- Zahedan County, located in Sistan, is allegedly involved in plots with separatist groups.
August 2026
4 events- Following the breakdown of talks, security forces are reportedly taking action in Sistan province amid regional tensions.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is conducting operations in the south-eastern province of Sistan.
- Iran views the US and Israel as aggressors, while security forces act in Sistan province following a US-Iran MoU.
- Systemic failure and underdevelopment are exposing wealth disparity in Bushehr and Sistan.
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July 2026
1 eventJune 2026
3 events- Operations were conducted in Tehran Province, which is near the border with Iraq, involving Sistan and Pakistan.
- Iran is preparing a UNESCO World Heritage dossier for historic sites in Alamut and Sistan.
- Border guards neutralized militants attempting entry in Zabol, located in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Afghanistan.