Entities / Country
Sistan.
Region straddling Eastern Iran and Southern Afghanistan
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 13
What's happening
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is conducting operations in the south-eastern province of Sistan.Well supported12 reports4 developments inside
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Security forces dismantled networks in Sistan allegedly linked to Israeli interests.Some support1 report
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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
One to three months ago
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A border province shared by Pakistan and Afghanistan was hit by terrorist attacks on September 1, 2026.Well supported14 reports
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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
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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 supported7 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
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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 OperationalA veteran at Joint Base San Antonio shares concerns regarding economic struggles faced by military families.Moves Sistan
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps OperationalJD Vance initiated talks with Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei, directed by Donald Trump, while the IRGC protects the Iranian political system.Moves Sistan
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Balochistan OperationalCurrent military authority exceeds that of former chief and calls for armed militias to assist security forces in regions like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.Moves Sistan
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parliament Shared contextShah floated a proposal considered by the Nationalist Congress Party as the party prepares to address Parliament's upcoming session.Moves Sistan
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Afghanistan Shared contextHeavy rains trigger landslides and floods in Afghanistan, while other regions face extreme weather events.Moves Sistan
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Pakistan Shared contextPM Modi is expected to inaugurate an SCO dialogue forum in New Delhi, marking a ministerial visit since 2023.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
4 events- Security forces dismantled networks in Sistan allegedly linked to Israeli interests.
- 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- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is conducting operations in the south-eastern province of Sistan.
- Following the breakdown of talks, security forces are reportedly taking action in Sistan province amid regional tensions.
- 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.