Violence Erupts in Zahedan: Grenade Attack on Courthouse Claims Lives

On Saturday, a tragic incident unfolded in Zahedan, the capital of Sistan and Baluchistan province in southeastern Iran, where armed men launched a grenade attack inside a courthouse. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals and left 20 others injured. In the aftermath, three of the attackers were reportedly killed during a clash with the police. According to the Tasnim news agency, which is affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, the group responsible for this attack is believed to be Jais al Adl. This Islamist Sunni terrorist organization has a long history of conflict with the Iranian government and is known to operate in the Baluchistan region, which borders Pakistan and is home to a significant Sunni population. Iran, in stark contrast, is predominantly Shia, governed by a Shia religious regime that often finds itself at odds with the Sunni groups in the region. A Telegram channel associated with Jais al Adl claimed responsibility for the cowardly act; however, authentication of this claim remains challenging amid the chaos. The grenade attack reflects the ongoing tensions in a region that has seen violence due to ethnic and religious divisions. As the situation develops, there is a pressing need for security forces to investigate the events thoroughly and prevent further violence in the troubled province. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2