24 killed in attack on Iranian military parade

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Gunmen have opened fire on an Iranian military parade in the south-western city of Ahvaz, killing at least 24 people including civilians, and injuring more than 50, state media say.

The attackers shot from a park near the parade and were wearing military uniforms, reports say.

Iran’s foreign minister said “terrorists” backed by “a foreign regime” were behind the attack.

State media and officials have blamed Sunni militants or Arab nationalists.

Iran is marking the anniversary of the beginning of the 1980-88 war with Iraq with several military parades across the nation.