TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Referring to the martyrdom of two border guards inSistan and Baluchestan on Saturday, Iran’s Border Guard Commander BrigadierGeneral Ghasem Rezaie said that this issue will be followed by Iraniandiplomatic officials.
“Pakistan should maitain security at the border and hand over members ofthe terrorist group to Iran,” said Gen. Rezaie, adding, “Now the borderguards’ martyrdoms will be pursued through diplomatic ways with Pakistan.”
According to the public relations office of Iran’s Border Police, theexchange of fire occurred in Jakigour region, bordering Pakistan, some 450kilometers south of the provincial capital, Zahedan, and near the borders.
Major Sargent Ahmad Rahmani-Fard and Private Ahmad Tavakoli were martyredin the battle.
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Armed clashes along with the border areas of Sistan and Baluchestan, whichneighbors Pakistan, are not rare.
The Iranian Police are often engaged in battles against drug-traffickersand outlaws in the region.
