An assault by the jihadist group Jaish al-Adl on a courthouse in Sistan-Baluchestan, Iran, resulted in at least nine deaths, including a mother and child. The attackers opened fire inside the courthouse and later used mortars and grenade launchers. A three-hour clash ensued with security forces, during which three gunmen were killed. Civilians were advised to evacuate due to the attack. The region has experienced insurgency for decades, with longstanding grievances from the Sunni Baluch minority regarding marginalization. Iranian authorities consider Jaish al-Adl a terrorist group backed by foreign entities.
Three gunmen were killed in clashes with security forces who responded to the attack, according to Iran's state news agency.
Jaish al-Adl claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement on Telegram and told civilians to evacuate the area for their safety.
The Sistan-Baluchestan province, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan, has had an ongoing insurgency for the past two decades.
Iranian authorities have designated Jaish al-Adl as a terrorist group and have accused Pakistan and Israel of backing the group.
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