Iranian judiciary authorities have carried out the execution of two individuals convicted of orchestrating a deadly 2023 bus bombing that targeted pilgrims, with official sources confirming their affiliation with the terrorist organization Daesh (ISIS).
The Mizan News Agency, the official media outlet of Iran’s judiciary, reported on Saturday that both executed individuals were directly responsible for planting and detonating the explosive device that struck a passenger bus traveling from Tehran to Ilam province. The western region of Ilam shares a strategic border with Iraq and serves as a frequent transit route for religious pilgrims.
The tragic incident, which occurred in 2023, resulted in the death of a young child and caused significant injuries to multiple other passengers aboard the vehicle. The attack represented one of several security challenges Iran has faced from extremist groups operating within the region.
Judicial proceedings determined that the perpetrators had established operational ties with ISIS, which has historically claimed responsibility for similar attacks targeting civilian populations in Iran. The execution demonstrates Tehran’s continued hardline approach toward security threats and terrorist activities within its borders.
This development occurs amid ongoing regional tensions and reflects Iran’s persistent concerns regarding terrorist infiltration and operations targeting its civilian infrastructure and religious sites.