TEHRAN -- At least one police officer and three armed terrorists were killed in a confrontation in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan on Sunday, local officials confirmed.
The incident occurred when a group of terrorists attempted to storm a police station in Saravan city but were met with a swift and decisive response from Iranian security forces. The fallen officer was identified as Khodadad Bagheri, a devoted father of four.
Brigadier General Muhammad Reza Es’haghi, chief of police for Sistan and Baluchestan, reported that security forces killed three assailants, apprehended four others, and confiscated two vehicles along with firearms including a Kalashnikov rifle and a handgun.
“The police force remains steadfast in confronting the malicious activities of traitorous bandits and is committed to safeguarding the safety and security of our citizens,” Brig. Gen. Es’haghi said.
The province, which shares borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan, has been a persistent hotspot for violent clashes involving Iranian security forces, takfiri terrorist groups, and drug trafficking networks.
Iranian authorities have consistently maintained control over the border regions, successfully repelling numerous attacks orchestrated by foreign-backed terrorist groups. 
The militant group Jaish al-Adl, operating from bases in Pakistan, has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks targeting both civilians and security personnel in recent years within Sistan and Baluchestan.