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2 workers killed in armed attack on vehicle in southeastern Iran

Gunmen open fire on vehicle carrying mine workers in Zahedan, leaving 2 dead and 2 injured

Tolga Akbaba  | 16.02.2026 - Update : 16.02.2026
2 workers killed in armed attack on vehicle in southeastern Iran File Photo

ISTANBUL

Two people were killed Sunday in an armed attack on a vehicle carrying mine workers in Zahedan, the capital of Sistan and Baluchestan province in southeastern Iran.

Unidentified individuals opened fire on the vehicle, according to Iranian media reports.

The attack left two others injured.

Zahedan’s police chief said in a statement that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the attackers.

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