At least 29 people, including children, have been killed in a terrorist attack on a military parade in south-west Iran, responsibility for which has been claimed by both Islamic State and a separatist group.
Four assailants disguised as military personnel opened fire from behind the viewing platform during the parade in Ahvaz to mark the anniversary of the eight-year war with Iraq in the 1980s.
Members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards and soldiers from the country’s army, as well as civilians, including children, were among the victims, news agencies reported.
The attack took place in the capital of the oil-rich Khuzistan province which is home to the country’s Arab minority. It has been the scene of recurring protests over environmental challenges and economic grievances in recent months.
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