19 people died and 20 were injured in an armed attack in Zahidan, Sistan and Baluchistan province of Iran.

According to APA's Tehran office, three police centers were attacked yesterday in Zahidan city.

In addition, Seyid Ali Musavi, the intelligence commander of Sepah forces of Sistan and Baluchistan province, died in a clash between armed men and security forces in the city of Zahidan.

Gunmen also attempted unsuccessfully to assassinate several government officials.

Due to the events that happened in Zahidan, a holiday was announced in the city's high schools and university on October 1.

The terrorist group "Jeishul-Zulm" took responsibility for the terrorist incident in Zahidan city.

Iranian security forces said that several of the suspects of the terrorist incident were arrested.

A large amount of weapons and ammunition were taken from them.

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There was an armed attack on the police station in Zahidan, Sistan and Baluchistan province of Iran.

APA's Tehran office reports that unknown persons opened fire on the police station.

According to the informed source, as a result of the terrorist attack, many police officers and several passers-by were injured.

The injured were taken to Zahidan hospitals.

After the attack, the Security Council of Sistan and Baluchistan issued a notice inviting the people to remain calm and asking them not to pay attention to the rumours.

The exact number of injured and dead has not been reported.

According to Fars news agency, at least 2 people died and dozens were injured.

At the same time, a fire engine, an ambulance station and a bank branch were set on fire by protesters in Zahidan today.

Also, an unknown person drove the bus over those who were praying during noon prayer.

It is reported that there are injured.