Iran Probes Border Shooting Deaths That Sparked Protests

Iran Probes Border Shooting Deaths That Sparked Protests
An Iranian flag is pictured near a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s Air Defense units, Iran Oct.19, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
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DUBAI—Iran is investigating the fatal shootings of at least two Iranians this week at the border with Pakistan, and Islamabad has handed over the body of one of the victims, the Iranian foreign ministry said on Friday.

Monday’s shooting of at least two people carrying fuel across the border led to protests that spread across the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan-Baluchestan.