According to reports from official media on Saturday, a 30-year-old individual in Iran perpetrated a tragic event by fatally shooting 12 of his relatives, which included his father and brother. This disturbing incident, characterized by the use of a Kalashnikov assault rifle, unfolded in a remote rural village, with the perpetrator ultimately meeting his demise at the hands of security forces in the south-central province of Kerman.
The circumstances surrounding this horrific event, described as a rare mass shooting in Iran, are believed to stem from a family dispute, although precise details were not provided. It's noteworthy that instances of mass killings are infrequent in Iran, a nation where possession of hunting rifles remains the only legally permitted firearm ownership.
This grim episode recalls a similar tragedy that occurred two years ago in western Iran, involving a former employee of a state institution who, after being dismissed, inflicted fatal injuries on three individuals, wounded five others, and subsequently took his own life.
