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Gunman kills at least 1 in attack on Shiite shrine in southern Iran

  • A gunman opened fire at the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz, killing at least one person and injuring several others.
  • The shooting occurred at the same shrine that was attacked in October 2022, with both attacks targeting Shiite pilgrims.
  • One attacker has been arrested, while authorities search for a possible second assailant who fled the scene.
  • No group has yet claimed responsibility, but previous attacks have been blamed on Sunni extremist groups like ISIS.
  • The shrine is one of Iran's holiest Shiite sites, attracting pilgrims from across the country.
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