The protests started on 23 February 2021 after multiple Baloch fuel traders were killed at the Iran–Pakistan border.
After at least ten fuel traders, including a 17-year-old,[3] were shot and killed by the armed forces of the Islamic Republic the previous day, protests and strikes erupted across Sistan and Baluchestan province on 23 February.
[7] According to Iran Human Rights Monitor, two protesters, Mohammad Saleh Motaghedi and 13-year-old Hassan Mohammadzehi were killed after they were shot by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
[8] Despite a complete internet shutdown, and heavy security presence, protests and strikes continued into 25 February in various cities in the province.
[9] High Commissioner for the UNHCHR Rupert Colville condemned the killing of estimated 23 people by Sepah.