Entities / Country
Sistan.
Region straddling Eastern Iran and Southern Afghanistan
- Reports this week
- 9
- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 11
What's happening
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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 reports
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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
Earlier this month
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A border province shared by Pakistan and Afghanistan was hit by terrorist attacks on September 1, 2026.Some support4 reports
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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
One to three months ago
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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
Gone quiet
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Around Sistan this week
News at the entities that move Sistan most-
United States Army OperationalThe United States Army has cancelled the FARA program, which involved the Sikorsky Raider X Program.Moves Sistan
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps OperationalBritish police are investigating potential ties between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a foiled attack.Moves Sistan
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Balochistan OperationalStrikes were conducted against Islamic State hideouts located in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/Balochistan.Moves Sistan
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Afghanistan Shared contextRefugees from Afghanistan are arriving in Australia, coinciding with One Nation's pledge to reduce temporary migrants.Moves Sistan
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Pakistan Shared contextUzbekistan and Pakistan discussed strengthening economic cooperation, focusing on leveraging railway connectivity and investment to link Central Asian markets to Pakistani ports.Moves Sistan
Connections
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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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Zabol Shared context
Zabol is geographically situated within the borders of Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
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Balochistan Operational
Insurgent groups allege the existence of sanctuaries across the border between the two regions.
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Pakistan Shared context
Sistan is a region that shares a physical border with the country of Pakistan.
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Afghanistan Shared context
Sistan and Afghanistan share a porous border that facilitates illicit trade and smuggling.
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Zahedan County Shared context
Zahedan County is geographically located within the Sistan region.
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Ministry of Intelligence Shared context
The Ministry of Intelligence conducts operations within the Sistan province.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent applies economic pressure on Iran, while the IRGC responds to armed uprisings in Sistan.
- The new event establishes the geographical and organizational context of the entities involved (Sistan, Tehran, Astan Quds Razavi) and their relationship to Iran.
- A border province shared by Pakistan and Afghanistan was hit by terrorist attacks on September 1, 2026.
- 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.
July 2026
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June 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.