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Express Tribune
3 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Nine killed as gunmen storm Iran courthouse
Listen to article At least nine people were killed in an armed attack by the Jaish al-Adl terrorist group on a courthouse in Iran's restive Sistan-Baluchestan province on Saturday, including three of the assailants, state media reported. Another 22 were injured, according to the report. Jaish al-Adl confirmed the deaths of its three members in the clashes with security forces in Zahedan, the capital of the far southeastern province bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan. Sistan-Baluchestan is home to Iran's Baluch minority, who have long complained of economic marginalization and political exclusion. A toddler and a 60-year-old woman were among those killed, as well as three soldiers and law enforcement personnel assigned to the courthouse, the head of the province's judiciary told IRNA. He did not identify the sixth dead person. He said the attackers wore explosive vests and carried grenades. It was not clear if they had detonated them. Jaish al-Adl, which claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement on its Telegram account, said it had killed at least 30 members of the judiciary and security forces. It said it targeted judges and court personnel, whom it accused of issuing death sentences and house demolition orders to Baluch citizens. "We warn all judges and employees of the judiciary that Baluchestan will no longer be a safe place for them and death will follow them like terrifying shadows until retribution," the group said in its statement. It blamed security forces for the deaths of civilians, saying they had fired indiscriminately. The Baluch human rights group HAALVSH, quoting eyewitnesses, said several judiciary staff members and security personnel were killed or wounded when the assailants stormed the judges' chambers.
Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Five killed in courthouse attack in Iran's Sistan, Iranian media report
An armed attack by the Jaish al-Adl group on a courthouse in Iran's restive southeastern Sistan killed at least five people and injured 13, Iranian media reported. Three assailants were also killed in the ensuing clashes with security forces, a senior police official told the state news agency IRNA. He said a mother and child were among those killed by the gunmen who threw a hand grenade into the building in Zahedan, the capital of Sistan. In a statement posted on its Telegram account, Jaish al-Adl took responsibility for the attack and urged 'all civilians to immediately evacuate the area of clashes for their safety'. Ahead of new talks, Iran blames Europeans for nuclear deal collapse The human rights group HAALVSH, quoting eyewitnesses, said several judiciary staff members and security personnel were killed or wounded when the assailants stormed the judges' chambers. The province frequently sees clashes between security forces and armed groups, including militants and separatists who say they are fighting for greater rights and autonomy. The Iranian government accuses some of them of ties to foreign powers and involvement in cross-border smuggling and insurgency.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Five killed in courthouse attack in southeast Iran
At least five people have been killed and 13 others injured in an armed attack by the Sunni Jaish al-Adl Baluch group on a courthouse in Iran's restive southeast Sistan-Baluchestan province. Three assailants were also killed in the ensuing clashes with security forces, a senior police official told the state news agency IRNA. He said a mother and child were among those killed by the gunmen who threw a hand grenade into the building in Zahedan, the capital of Sistan-Baluchestan. In a statement posted on its Telegram account, Baloch Sunni jihadist militant organisation Jaish al-Adl took responsibility for the attack and urged "all civilians to immediately evacuate the area of clashes for their safety". The Baluch human rights group HAALVSH, quoting eyewitnesses, said several judiciary staff members and security personnel were killed or wounded when the assailants stormed the judges' chambers. Sistan-Baluchestan province, near the borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan, is home to Iran's Sunni Muslim Baluch minority, who have long complained of economic marginalisation and political exclusion. Clashes in the province between security forces and armed groups, including Sunni militants and separatists who say they are fighting for greater rights and autonomy, are frequent. The Iranian government accuses some of them of ties to foreign powers and involvement in cross-border smuggling and insurgency.
Arab News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Five killed in courthouse attack in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province, Iranian media report
An armed attack by the Sunni Jaish Al-Adl Baluch group on a courthouse in Iran's restive southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province killed at least five people and injured 13, Iranian media reported. Three assailants were also killed in the ensuing clashes with security forces, a senior police official told the state news agency IRNA. He said a mother and child were among those killed by the gunmen who threw a hand grenade into the building in Zahedan, the capital of Sistan-Baluchestan. In a statement posted on its Telegram account, Jaish Al-Adl took responsibility for the attack and urged 'all civilians to immediately evacuate the area of clashes for their safety.' The Baluch human rights group HAALVSH, quoting eyewitnesses, said several judiciary staff members and security personnel were killed or wounded when the assailants stormed the judges' chambers. Sistan-Baluchestan province, near the borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan, is home to Iran's Sunni Muslim Baluch minority, who have long complained of economic marginalization and political exclusion. The province frequently sees clashes between security forces and armed groups, including Sunni militants and separatists who say they are fighting for greater rights and autonomy. The Iranian government accuses some of them of ties to foreign powers and involvement in cross-border smuggling and insurgency.
Reuters
4 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Five killed in courthouse attack in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province, Iranian media report
July 26 (Reuters) - An armed attack by the Sunni Jaish al-Adl Baluch group on a courthouse in Iran's restive southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province killed at least five people and injured 13, Iranian media reported. Three assailants were also killed in the ensuing clashes with security forces, a senior police official told the state news agency IRNA. He said a mother and child were among those killed by the gunmen who threw a hand grenade into the building in Zahedan, the capital of Sistan-Baluchestan. In a statement posted on its Telegram account, Jaish al-Adl took responsibility for the attack and urged "all civilians to immediately evacuate the area of clashes for their safety". The Baluch human rights group HAALVSH, quoting eyewitnesses, said several judiciary staff members and security personnel were killed or wounded when the assailants stormed the judges' chambers. Sistan-Baluchestan province, near the borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan, is home to Iran's Sunni Muslim Baluch minority, who have long complained of economic marginalisation and political exclusion. The province frequently sees clashes between security forces and armed groups, including Sunni militants and separatists who say they are fighting for greater rights and autonomy. The Iranian government accuses some of them of ties to foreign powers and involvement in cross-border smuggling and insurgency.
