According to Tasnim, Iran eliminated four terrorist cells in the southeast of the country, 19 people were arrested in the province of Sistan and Baluchistan: 16 suspected of involvement in terrorist activities and three of spying for military targets. According to the Iranian Intelligence Ministry, the cells were linked to the United States and Israel. Some of them were arrested for killing policemen in Iranshahr district. During the operation, 18 firearms were seized, including nine Kalashnikov assault rifles, two American M4 rifles and seven pistols, as well as ammunition. Three suspected spies are accused of collecting and transmitting information about military headquarters and defense facilities in the south of the province.