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Iran: some groups eliminated before committing terror attacks

07 June 2017 11:25 (UTC +04:00)

Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has released an official statement on the attacks committed in Tehran on Wednesday.

Numerous attempts of terrorist attacks were prevented in Tehran early Wednesday, said the statement.

The counter-terrorism department of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence stated that some groups were eliminated before committing terror attacks.

The ministry urged the people to immediately give information about suspects.

The Tehran province head declared that currently the situation in the capital is stable and is under the control of security forces.

Today, Iranian parliament and Imam Khomeini mausoleum were attacked by armed men. Seven people were reported dead after the armed attack on Iran’s parliament. Another four people were taken hostage. Special forces are trying to release them.

Three unknown armed men attacked the Imam Khomeini mausoleum. The assailant has bombed himself following the attack, injuring a number of people. Another committed suicide by taking chemicals.