Ten tribal leaders killed in terrorist attack in southeastern Iran

Ten leaders and heads of provincial tribes were among victims of the Sunday morning terrorist attack in this southeastern province, said a local security official.

Provincial Deputy Governor for Security Affairs Jalal Sayyah told IRNA that the terrorist attack in Pishin region close to Iran’s border with Pakistan has indicated the “enemies' fear from the strengthening of unity between Iranian Shiite and Sunni Muslims.

About 60 people were killed or injured in the terrorist act which took place
when a bomber blew himself up during a meeting held for the unity of provincial Sunni and Shiite Muslims.

Acting Commander of the Ground Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and Commander of Qods Headquarters Brigadier General Nourali Shoushtari along with Commander of Sistan-Baluchestan IRGC Forces Brigadier General Rajabali Mohammadzadeh were among those killed in the fatal attack.

The commanders were attending the meeting which was held by leaders and heads of provincial tribes.

”The recent meetings of the IRGC’s commanders with leaders of local tribes which had an effective role in restoration of unity between provincial Shiite and Sunni Muslims, have triggered anger of mercenaries of global arrogance and enemies of Iran,” Sayyah said.

He added that enemies of Iranians’ unity were involved in the terrorist act.

Sayyah stressed that such moves would never have an effect on Sistan-Baluchestan’s Sunni and Shiite Muslims.

The official stressed that the IRGC would keep on conducting similar meetings with local tribal heads and leaders as well as provincial security and political officials to cement unity and solidarity between provincial Sunni and Shiite Muslims.

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