Iranwire – A member of the Basij paramilitary forces of the Islamic Republic was shot dead during a clash with unidentified armed individuals in the western city of Kermanshah on Sunday, local officials have said.
Ali Shabani, deputy governor of Kermanshah, confirmed the incident and identified the dead Basij member as Sajjad Amiri.
According to reports emerging on social media, the confrontation unfolded early on Sunday, when Amiri sustained three gunshot wounds leading to his death.
Shabani denounced the assailants as criminals and emphasized that efforts to apprehend them are ongoing.
As of now, no group has come forward to claim responsibility for the incident.