Friday prayer leader shot in southern Iran

Friday prayer leader shot in southern Iran

SHIRAZ — The Friday prayer leader of the Iranian southern city of Kazeroun has been shot, according to local officials.

Mohammad Sabahi was shot after the Friday prayers, said the governor of Kazeroun, Mohammad Ali Bekhrad, on Friday.

He said that the assailant shot himself too after the attack.

He also said that Sabahi is being treated in a hospital but is in dire condition.

Investigations on the incident are underway.

IRNA