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Suicide Bombing on December 28 Kills Iran Police Intelligence Chief Mojtaba Shahidi, Injures One Officer in Bandar Lengeh

Dec 28, 2024, 06:43 PM

On the evening of December 28, 2024, a suicide bombing occurred outside a police headquarters in Bandar Lengeh, Iran, resulting in the death of Mojtaba Shahidi Takhti, the head of the local police intelligence. The attack also left one police officer injured. Reports indicate that the suicide bomber detonated an explosive device as Shahidi and his companion were exiting the building. The assailant was killed in the explosion. Local authorities confirmed the incident, describing it as a terrorist attack. Shahidi's death marks a notable escalation in violence against police officials in the region, with previous attacks reported in the area. The incident has drawn attention to security challenges faced by law enforcement in southern Iran, particularly from extremist groups. The governor of Bandar Lengeh confirmed the details of the attack, emphasizing the ongoing threats to police forces in the region.