Unidentified gunmen launched a brazen assault on a courthouse in Iran’s restive southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan on Saturday, with multiple casualties feared.The attack reportedly took place in Zahedan -  the provincial capital -  where armed assailants stormed the judicial compound and opened fire inside the premises, including in judges' chambers. 

Though Iranian state media offered limited confirmation, several foreign media organisations reported that multiple people were killed during the assault. Fars News Agency, affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), confirmed the incident, reporting that emergency services and security forces were quickly deployed to the scene. 

However, it did not provide further details on casualties or the identity of the attackers. Following the outbreak of gunfire, security personnel cordoned off the area and surrounded the courthouse. There were unverified reports of an exchange of gunfire between the attackers and Iranian security forces.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)