Armed fighters carried out a surprising and brutal attack against the Ministry of Justice building in the city of Zahedan, located in southeastern Iran. The incident, which triggered a large-scale police operation, claimed the lives of six people and wounded twenty citizens.
According to initial media reports, the attack began with intense gunfire on the administrative building, followed by direct fire towards present employees. Three of the attackers were neutralized during the operation, but the total number of casualties is still not definitively established.
Responsibility for the terrorist action was claimed by the Sunni opposition group "Jaish al-Adl" (Army of Justice), which is traditionally defined as a defender of the rights of the Baloch minority. The organization openly declares a desire to achieve better living conditions and potential autonomy in regions spanning Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
Immediately after the attack, Iranian security and emergency services launched a large-scale counteraction. They quickly blocked the area, evacuated the injured, and began a massive pursuit of potential perpetrators, demonstrating high operational readiness.
This incident is not an isolated case. Just a few months ago, in April of last year, the same group was responsible for two significant attacks in which six police officers were killed and two others were wounded. The attacks were carried out against police patrols and military centers in the same region.
The case highlights the ongoing tension between the central Iranian government and ethnic minorities, especially in the southeastern border provinces, where conflicts are becoming increasingly violent.