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world25 days ago•1 min saved

Unidentified gunmen kill Sunni cleric in Zahedan as IRGC blames Zionist-American separatists for regional violence

A Sunni cleric, Molavi Yousef Gorgij, was assassinated outside his Zahedan home by unidentified gunmen. Authorities say he worked to counter divisive elements, and no group has claimed responsibility. The IRGC also condemned the killing of a Kurdish cleric in West Azerbaijan by what it called Zionist-American separatists, claiming such attacks aim to undermine Shia-Sunni unity, a pattern linked to a recent regional spike in violence.

via PressTV|

#assassination #iran #irgc

security3 years ago•0 min saved

Deadly Attack Strikes Zahedan in Iran, Reports Tasnim

At least four road police patrol officers were killed in a "terrorist" attack in Zahedan, Iran's restive southeast. The attackers ambushed a police car and shot at the vehicle. Zahedan, located in Sistan-Baluchistan province, is known for being one of Iran's poorest provinces and a major drug trafficking route. A judicial order has been issued to arrest the perpetrators.

via Reuters.com|

#iran #police-officers #security

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Deadly Attack on Police Station in Southeast Iran Leaves Six Dead

Gunmen and suicide bombers stormed a police station in Zahedan, Iran, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and four attackers. The attack took place in Sistan-Baluchistan province, which has been a site of protests and unrest. The province, bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan, is known for being a major drug trafficking route. Human rights groups have criticized Iran for its treatment of the Baluch minority, who face discrimination and repression. The militant group Jaish al-Adl is suspected to be behind the attack, although no group has claimed responsibility.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#crime #iran #police-station-attack