Shiraz Terrorist Attack

Shiraz Terrorist Attack: Martyrdom & Injury of Dozens of Innocent Civilians

The High Council for Human Rights of The Islamic Republic of Iran

On Wednesday evening of 26 October 2022, an armed terrorist opened fire on pilgrims and worshipers with a Kalashnikov rifle after entering the Shahcheragh Shrine in Shiraz. According to the statistics announced by authorities in Fars province and at the time of preparing the present report (27 October), 15 citizens lost their lives and more than 30 others sustained injuries during the terrorist incident. There are several women and three children among the martyrs. One of these children, named Artin Seraidaran, who suffered injuries in the terrorist attack, lost his father, mother and brother during the deadly terrorist incident. The terrorist was injured when the law enforcement forces entered the scene of the conflict and succumbed to injuries in the hospital despite undergoing several surgeries. In a statement, the Daesh terrorist group claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack. However, investigations regarding the affiliation of the terrorist, his nationality, the motives behind the terrorist attack and other complex issues related to such an act in the current situation and the role of other actors are underway.

Have a look to the report by the High Council for Human Rights of The Islamic Republic of Iran.