Grenade assault on Zahedan court kills five, including baby and mother; Baloch militant group claims responsibility.
ZAHEdan, Iran (July 26, 2025) – Five civilians, including a one-year-old baby and the child's mother, were killed and 13 others injured in a terrorist attack on a judiciary building in Zahedan, southeast Iran, on Saturday. Three gunmen were shot dead during the assault, which the militant group Jaish al-Adl has claimed.
According to Alireza Daliri, deputy police commander of Sistan-Baluchistan province, the attackers attempted to enter the judiciary building disguised as visitors before launching their assault. "The assailants threw a grenade into the building," Daliri stated, confirming the deaths of several people inside, specifically mentioning the infant and mother.
ALSO READ Mumbai Braces for Heavy Rain IMD Issues Alert
The official IRNA news agency, citing the regional headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported that three attackers were killed during the incident. The judiciary's Mizan Online initially described the casualties as five dead and 13 injured, emphasizing these were "preliminary" figures and the toll could rise.
The Baloch jihadist group Jaish al-Adl (Army of Justice), based in Pakistan but active in Iran, claimed responsibility for the attack via statements reported by Iranian media. The attack targeted Zahedan, the capital of Sistan-Baluchistan province, a restive region bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan.
ALSO READ WhatsApp to Sync Photos from Instagram
Sistan-Baluchistan has long been a flashpoint, experiencing recurring clashes between Iranian security forces (including the IRGC), Baluch minority rebels, radical Sunni groups, and drug traffickers. The attack underscores the persistent security challenges in the marginalized province. This incident follows a deadly October attack in the same region where ten police officers were killed, also labelled a "terrorist" act by authorities. The violence deepens insecurity for civilians and strains resources in the border area.
ALSO READ Altman Warns Human Intent Is AI's Real Risk
Security forces have secured the site, but the death toll remains subject to change. Authorities continue to investigate while the region grapples with the aftermath of another violent assault highlighting its vulnerability to militant activity and cross-border tensions. No immediate official statements on specific retaliatory actions have been released.
Disclaimer: This article was generated with the support of AI and
edited for clarity by the PulseNext team. Except for the headline and featured
image, the content is sourced from a syndicated feed. For details, please refer
to our [Terms & Conditions].
Post a Comment