Attack on Izeh market

The attack on Izeh market was an armed attack at a public market on November 16, 2022 during the Mahsa Amini protests in the city of Izeh, Khuzestan province, Iran.[1][2] Seven people died during this incident, including a child, Kian Pirfalak; and two teenagers, Artin Rahmani, and Sepehr Maghsoodi (the latter was killed by a bullet in his head).[3][2][4][5][6] Many of the people killed were of the Bakhtiari tribe, and were not known to be attached to a political position.[1]

Attack on Izeh market
Part of Mahsa Amini protests
Date16 November 2022
Location
Izeh, Khuzestan province, Iran
Result Violent crackdown on locals and protesters, 7 killed and many injured
Suspension of schools
Belligerents
Iranian security forces Protestors of the Death of Mahsa Amini
Casualties and losses
7 killed, 15+ injured

The Iranian government declared this incident a terrorist act and claimed that it was carried out by ISIS, a militant Islamist group,[7] but it was later denied.[6][8]

See also

References
  1. Sinaee, Maryam (December 23, 2022). "Internet, Phone Cut Off In Defiant Iranian Town After IRGC Attack". Iran International. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  2. Fassihi, Farnaz (2022-11-19). "Iranian Protesters Attack Khomeini's Childhood Home as Unrest Spreads". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  3. "Perpetrators of Izeh terrorist attack arrested". Mehr News Agency. 2022-12-20. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  4. "Three Arrested after Deadly Terrorist Attack in Iran's Khuzestan Province - Politics news". Tasnim News Agency. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  5. "7 killed in terror attack in Izeh in southwest Iran". Tehran Times. 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  6. "Iran protests: Two boys shot dead by security forces, family sources say". BBC News. 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  7. "Iran Says Seven Killed In 'Terrorist Attack' In Izeh Amid Protests". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  8. "Terror attack on Iran market leaves several dead, wounded". Al Mayadeen English. 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
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