A relatively strong bomb rocked local Amir al-Momenin Mosque in Zahedan, Sistan-Balouchestan Prov., on Thursday, killing 19 and injuring 125. According to IRNA, speaking to reporters on Thursday, Governor of Sistan-Balouchestan Province Ali-Mohammad Azad said 80 of the injured are now hospitalized.
Azad said a terrorist group was behind the suicide bombing which occurred during the evening congregational prayers.
He said intelligence forces were quick to identify and arrest the terrorist group behind the incident who were trying to exit borders after the mosque bombing.
He noted that the group were to plant bomb in other parts of Zahedan too but failed due to timely action of the intelligence forces.
Three days of public mourning have reportedly been announced in the province following the incident.