Armed attack carried out on courthouse in Iran

In the city of Zahedan in Sistan and Baluchistan province in southeastern Iran, there was an armed attack on the local court building. Several individuals broke into the building and headed straight to the judges' offices.

This is reported by BAKU.WS with reference to the Telegram channel "Free Iran".

Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers opened fire inside the building. As a result of the attack, there are dead and wounded among court employees and military personnel. The exact number of victims is not yet disclosed. At the moment, the identities of the attackers and their motives remain unknown.

Sistan and Baluchistan province, populated by Baluch Sunnis, is the largest protest hotspot in Iran, distinguished by frequent anti-government demonstrations and clashes with regime security forces.