Terror attack on Iran market leaves several dead, wounded

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
16 Nov 2022 21:45
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Unknown assailants opened fire on Iranian security forces in the western city of Izeh, killing and wounding several people.

Smuggled weapons that were previously seized by the Iranian authorities (IRNA)

Unknown assailants on Wednesday opened fire on Iranian police officers in the western city of Izeh in the Khuzestan Province, which led to the death of several Iranian police officers and injured several others, including civilians.

The attack on a marketplace in Izeh left five dead and 15 others injured, including a child, Iranian media reported, Iranian ISNA news agency reported.

Western/Saudi backed "peaceful protesters" gunned down this young boy in Izeh, Khuzestan. Unforgivable. pic.twitter.com/H7OcnW0lZ3
— Seyed Mohammad Marandi (@s_m_marandi) November 16, 2022

The attack took place at the same time that a group of terrorists set fire to a seminary in the same city.

Two western/Saudi backed terror teams on motorcycles carried out a deadly operation in Izeh city in Khuzestan. So far 15 martyrs confirmed. Some say up to 25 may have been killed. It is said security forces are among those murdered by the terrorists.

The enemy must be punished. pic.twitter.com/vyGyBJdnE3
— Seyed Mohammad Marandi (@s_m_marandi) November 16, 2022

This comes days after Iranian sources reported that the IRGC dismantled a terrorist band in the southwestern province of Khuzestan.

According to MEHR news, the IRGC found that the terror group was backed by an EU country.

The IRGC managed to contain the group before it carried out its operation.

Official sources revealed that the terrorists confessed to planning on carrying out a series of assassinations targeting a number of high-profile figures, as well as triggering massive riots similar to those that occurred in the cities of Zahedan and Ardabil.

In the same context, IRGC intelligence in Iran announced the arrest of 3 MKO terrorist cells in the riots before they carried out any acts in Khuzestan, Isfahan, and Fars.

The intelligence said that the terrorist units plan to recruit rioters, attack government and security centers, destroy property, and attempt to kill citizens.

Meanwhile, Tasnim News Agency reported that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps IRGC's Ground Force hammered separatist terror organizations' positions with numerous rocket launchers, precision-strike weaponry, and drones.

Iran's Foreign Ministry affirmed that military action against separatist groups is legitimate retaliation for their violations against Iran's security and borders, and was done to protect national security.