11 Iran police killed in jihadist-claimed attack: Report

11 Iran police killed in jihadist-claimed attack: Report

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11 Iranian police officers were killed in a terrorist attack on the Rask police headquarters in Sistan-Baluchistan. The attack resulted in a shootout with the security forces, leading to casualties among the assailants. The Sunni jihadist group Jaish al-Adl claimed responsibility for the attack. The region has been plagued by unrest involving drugs-smuggling gangs, Baluchi rebels, and Sunni Muslim extremists. Similar attacks have occurred in the past, including one by Taliban forces. Zahedan has also witnessed protests over alleged police misconduct.

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