Zahedan Sunni Leader Renews Calls for Victims’ Rights Four Years After ‘Bloody Friday’

The Sunni imam and preacher in Iran’s Zahedan has renewed demands for the rights of victims in the province, four years after the events known as “Bloody Friday.”

The renewed appeal brings victims’ demands back into focus as the anniversary is marked, underscoring that their claims remain unresolved.

The call comes amid security developments and appeals to preserve the region’s security. No details were provided about those developments or any measures taken in response.

The anniversary has placed both victims’ rights and regional security at the centre of renewed discussion in Zahedan, with the Sunni religious leader again pressing the case for those affected.