Additional footage of the shootout between gunmen and security forces in Zahedan, and ambulances at the scene.
On Baloch media reports, early this morning—Friday, September 18, 2026—footage emerged showing a shootout and armed confrontation in the city of Zahedan. The incident began around 12:30 AM and lasted for approximately two hours. The clash took place in the vicinity of Daneshgah Street and around Daneshju Street, involving military and security forces and the occupants of a Peugeot 405 vehicle.
Images and videos sent to Baloch media show gunmen firing and the deployment of military and security forces during the confrontation, with ambulances present at the scene.
State media have also confirmed the clash, stating that the incident began after security forces became suspicious of a vehicle.
From Baloch media sources, the occupants of a Peugeot 405 came under fire, and the vehicle was struck by multiple bullets. Reports also indicated that bursts of gunfire continued in the area of the confrontation.
Local sources added that, concurrent with the clash, a large number of security personnel, plain clothes agents, and forces affiliated with various agencies were deployed to the streets surrounding the incident site and other parts of the city. Several ambulances were dispatched to the Daneshgah and Daneshju Street areas, and checkpoints were set up on certain streets.
Based on received reports, entry and exit points to Zahedan were blocked for a time, and restrictions were imposed on the movement of vehicles and citizens.
Although the sound of gunfire has ceased, no precise information regarding potential casualties from the clash is available as of the time of this report. Unconfirmed reports had previously circulated regarding the death and injury of a number of security personnel; however, Baloch media has not yet been able to independently verify these claims.
Furthermore, no reliable information has yet been obtained concerning the identities of those involved, the precise cause of the shooting, or further details of the incident.
Baloch media is continuing to follow up on and update this report.
