An armed individual opened fire on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Basij members in the Sarfarazan district of Mashhad, Iran, on Thursday night, according to reports. At least two people were killed. The assailant, armed with a Kalashnikov rifle, remains at large. Initial reports of a connection to a funeral have been clarified as incorrect; the incident occurred on the southern outskirts of the city.
An armed individual opened fire on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Basij paramilitary forces in the Sarfarazan district of Mashhad, Iran, on Thursday night, according to reports from the region. The assailant used a Kalashnikov rifle, and preliminary reports confirm at least two fatalities. The suspect remains at large.
The incident was initially reported in connection with a funeral, but subsequent clarification from the source indicated that the shooting occurred on the southern outskirts of Mashhad, not in proximity to any funeral proceedings. The motive and identity of the shooter are not yet known.
As The Zioneer reported earlier on Thursday night, the event is being treated as a terrorist incident. This is a developing story based on a single unconfirmed report, and further details are awaited.
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