INTERNATIONAL — February 26, 2026
Rights group says Iranian soldiers killed two Afghan migrants, wounded over 20
Human rights group Halosh reported that Iranian soldiers shot at a vehicle with Afghan migrants in Sistan and Baluchestan, killing two and wounding more than 20, with the vehicle overturning and catching fire after pursuit without warning.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Ariana News — 2 min read
The human rights organization Halosh reported that Iranian military personnel opened fire on a vehicle carrying Afghan migrants, killing two people and wounding more than 20 others.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, 5 Hut, in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province.
Halosh stated that the soldiers pursued the vehicle without issuing a legal warning to stop and fired directly at it. Bullets struck several passengers, causing the vehicle to overturn and catch fire.
The condition of six wounded individuals was reported as critical.
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