Speaking during a visit to the province on Friday, Khatib
stressed that Iran’s enemies have historically sought to create unrest within
the country.
"From the very beginning of the Islamic Revolution,
adversaries have continuously plotted against the Islamic Republic. Today, we
see that efforts to incite insecurity are being carried out by foreign-backed
agents who have no connection to the people of this region," he said.
Khatib urged vigilance and national unity in the face of
these threats, warning that hostile forces seek to exploit every opportunity to
sow discord.
"The enemies will use any means at their disposal to
create chaos, but the Iranian people have consistently resisted such conspiracies
through awareness and solidarity. Now, more than ever, we must remain alert and
prevent external actors from destabilizing our country," he emphasized.
The intelligence minister reaffirmed the government's
commitment to safeguarding security in the southeastern province, calling for
enhanced cooperation between the public and local authorities. "Ensuring
peace and stability in Sistan and Baluchistan is a top priority. We must not
allow our enemies to use this region as a launching pad for their destructive
agendas," he stated.
Khatib reassured that Iran’s intelligence forces are closely
monitoring and countering any threats to national security.
"The Ministry of Intelligence will not hesitate to take
action against any attempts to undermine stability. We will continue to work
relentlessly to protect the nation and uphold peace," he declared.
He also expressed gratitude to the people and officials of
Sistan and Baluchistan for their crucial role in maintaining security.
The counterterrorism operation, conducted on Wednesday,
uncovered four warehouses filled with arms and explosives belonging to the
terrorist group.
According to local media reports, security personnel
confiscated 226 light and heavy weapons, including pistols, Kalashnikov rifles,
and Goryunov machine guns.
