Shooting in Iranian city of Zahedan sparks mass security response, city shutdown - report

Bursts of gunfire lasting for two hours were heard in the Iranian city of Zahedan from a shooting that left at least six wounded, Iran International reported early Friday morning.

Unconfirmed reports on social media claimed that some who had been wounded or killed were military personnel.

Several ambulances were dispatched to the area, and checkpoints were established on nearby streets, according to the report.

Images and videos circulating on social media appear to show armed individuals opening fire with military and security forces present.

At the same time, large numbers of security personnel, plainclothes officers, and forces belonging to various agencies were deployed within the city, according to Iran International.

The entrances and exits to the city have also reportedly been temporarily closed.