At least five Fatemiyoun militants killed in attack by armed men in Rudmahy area of Zahedan According to reports from Zahedan, a Land Cruiser vehicle belonging to the Fatemiyoun militants was attacked by armed men in the Rudmahy area of Zahedan city this morning, Friday, October 2, 2026, and at least five of its occupants were killed.
According to eyewitnesses and local sources, “The attack occurred around 6:30 AM when the Fatemiyoun militants were patrolling on the Kalehpadeh road in the Rudmahy area.” According to eyewitnesses, “First, an explosive device was detonated in the path of the Fatemiyoun vehicle, which had a bomb attached to the back, and the vehicle was completely destroyed. After the explosion, the armed men opened fire on the vehicle, killing all the occupants.”
According to information received, at least five members of the Fatemiyoun of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were killed in this attack and their identities have not been determined yet. This attack took place while the presence and activity of the extremist Fatemiyoun and Zainabiyoun militias in parts of Balochistan has increased in recent weeks.
Earlier, on September 10, at least four Fatemiyoun members were shot and killed by armed individuals while patrolling in the Rudmahi area of Zahedan. We had also published videos in recent days of the presence of Fatemiyoun forces in the Rudmahi heights and their patrolling in this area.
According to published reports, Fatemiyoun and Zainabiyoun militias have been deployed in various areas of Balochistan and their activity has increased in recent weeks. Today’s attack is the second deadly attack reported against the Fatemiyoun militias in the Rudmahi area in less than a month. It is worth noting that clashes between military and security forces and the Popular Front have increased significantly in various parts of Sistan and Baluchestan, leading to casualties on both sides.
