Clashes have occurred between security forces and terrorists on Iran's southeastern border, APA's Tehran bureau reports.
Iran's Ministry of Intelligence said that three organized terrorist cells intending to carry out terrorist attacks were neutralized while entering the country, before they could commit any acts of sabotage or terrorism.
According to the ministry, three terrorists were killed and nine others were detained during the clashes in Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
It was reported that the detained individuals had attempted to secretly enter the country after undergoing training outside Iran in military operations, planting explosives, and carrying out terrorist attacks.
A large quantity of weapons and ammunition was discovered and seized from the detained terrorists.