On Saturday, heavily armed gunmen stormed a courthouse in Zahedan, a city in Iran’s volatile Sistan-Baluchestan province, sparking chaos. According to Iran’s Fars News Agency, emergency forces quickly responded as gunfire erupted in the heart of the city, a region that has long struggled with unrest and militant activity.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as resembling a war zone, with attackers reportedly targeting judges’ offices inside the courthouse located on Azadi Street.
A barrage of bullets struck multiple rooms, leaving several judiciary staff members and security personnel either killed or seriously injured. Human rights group Halvash confirmed the casualties, but the full scale of the damage remains unclear.
Security forces quickly locked down the area and maintained tight control over the courthouse building. While no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, there is speculation given the province’s history with insurgent violence.
One potential suspect is the Sunni extremist group Jaish al-Adl, known for launching past attacks on Iranian military and government facilities in the region.
The motives behind the attack remain unknown, but analysts suggest it may mark a disturbing escalation in the already tense region. The incident raises serious concerns about the growing power of insurgent groups within Iran, particularly in its border areas.
Iranian authorities have not yet provided full details on the attack or identified the perpetrators. However, the atmosphere in Zahedan is one of fear, with residents expressing deep concern about the future stability of the region.
The attack serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing security challenges faced by Iran, particularly in its troubled border areas.
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