Iran shooting highlights: Twin attacks in Tehran; assailants inside Parliament killed, situation normal, say reports
Iranian Parliament on Wednesday, wounding several people, State media reported. News agencies ISNA and Fars said three people had been shot, including at least one security guard.
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Russia condemns Tehran attack, urges ‘coordination’ against Islamic State.
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Russia condemns Tehran attack, urges ‘coordination’ against Islamic State.
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Iranian media says several attackers, including suicide bombers, took part in the assaults on both sites, with the parliament attack still underway. Lawmakers were in session at the time of the attack, and have been ordered to remain in place.
Iranian media says several attackers, including suicide bombers, took part in the assaults on both sites, with the parliament attack still underway. Lawmakers were in session at the time of the attack, and have been ordered to remain in place.
Islamic State group claims twin attacks
The Islamic State group claimed twin attacks in the Iranian capital on Wednesday targetting parliament and the shrine of the country’s revolutionary founder Ruhollah Khomeini, the Amaq propaganda agency said.
“Fighters from the Islamic State attacked the Khomeini mausoleum and the parliament building in Tehran,” the agency said, citing a “security source.”
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Islamic State group claims twin attacks
The Islamic State group claimed twin attacks in the Iranian capital on Wednesday targetting parliament and the shrine of the country’s revolutionary founder Ruhollah Khomeini, the Amaq propaganda agency said.
“Fighters from the Islamic State attacked the Khomeini mausoleum and the parliament building in Tehran,” the agency said, citing a “security source.”
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One bomber shot dead before detonating vest, another blows self up at Imam’s mausoleum: Iran Intelligence Ministry.
One bomber shot dead before detonating vest, another blows self up at Imam’s mausoleum: Iran Intelligence Ministry.
Security Council to hold special emergency meeting
Following the twin blasts that rocked Tehran, Iran’s Security Council has started an emergency meeting, to discuss the incident. An official with the Council Ali-Reza Mahdavi Shahroodi said that the meeting is held to examine.
Security Council to hold special emergency meeting
Following the twin blasts that rocked Tehran, Iran’s Security Council has started an emergency meeting, to discuss the incident. An official with the Council Ali-Reza Mahdavi Shahroodi said that the meeting is held to examine.
One terrorist killed by armed forces at Parliament complex
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has shot dead one armed terrorist at the Parliament in Tehran. The government’s intelligence ministry confirmed the report, and said, “One terrorist team dismantled before carrying out attacks.”
One terrorist killed by armed forces at Parliament complex
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has shot dead one armed terrorist at the Parliament in Tehran. The government’s intelligence ministry confirmed the report, and said, “One terrorist team dismantled before carrying out attacks.”
Terrorist holed up inside Iran Parliament blows himself up
Terrorist holed up inside Iran Parliament blows himself up
Details of Wednesday’s attacks shrouded in mystery
It’s not clear yet if the assailants had been able to enter the actual Khomeini mausoleum. But the capital city of Tehran has been put on lockdown, with streets blocked and the metro closed, and journalists kept away from the shrine by police.
Details of Wednesday’s attacks shrouded in mystery
It’s not clear yet if the assailants had been able to enter the actual Khomeini mausoleum. But the capital city of Tehran has been put on lockdown, with streets blocked and the metro closed, and journalists kept away from the shrine by police.
Gunshots being heard outside Iran’s Parliament
Gunshots being heard outside Iran’s Parliament
Three attackers killed at Imam Khomeini shrine following suicide bombing
Three attackers killed at Imam Khomeini shrine following suicide bombing
Gunman in image from Iran Parliament is part of security forces, and isn’t a terrorist
Gunman in image from Iran Parliament is part of security forces, and isn’t a terrorist
Shootout at Iran Parliament: Three injured, more held hostage, reports state media
Shootout at Iran Parliament: Three injured, more held hostage, reports state media
Gunfire still being heard from Iran Parliament
Though the scheduled Iranian Parliament session for the day is underway on Wednesday, gunfire is still continuing to be heard, two hours after the shooting started.
Gunfire still being heard from Iran Parliament
Though the scheduled Iranian Parliament session for the day is underway on Wednesday, gunfire is still continuing to be heard, two hours after the shooting started.
Situation under control, public session underway at Iran Parliament
Iranian Parliament’s cultural and public relations director, General Mahdi Kiaie, said security forces and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are controlling the situation. He added that a public session is underway in the Parliament building.
Situation under control, public session underway at Iran Parliament
Iranian Parliament’s cultural and public relations director, General Mahdi Kiaie, said security forces and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are controlling the situation. He added that a public session is underway in the Parliament building.
First images of the suicide bombing at Tehran’s Khomeini Mausoleum
First images of the suicide bombing at Tehran’s Khomeini Mausoleum
Image of the armed attacker at a window inside Iran Parliament
Image of the armed attacker at a window inside Iran Parliament
Attackers may have lost their way inside Iranian parliament
Armed attacked stormed Iran’s Parliament, but lost their way once inside, suggest media reports.
Attackers may have lost their way inside Iranian parliament
Armed attacked stormed Iran’s Parliament, but lost their way once inside, suggest media reports.
People gather outside Iran Parliament
People gather outside Iran Parliament
Where Wednesday’s attacks took place
Where Wednesday’s attacks took place
Four suspected terrorists involved in attack on Khomeini shrine
Three assailants shot multiple rounds at people visiting the Khomeini shrine in Tehran, while a fourth one detonated himself in a suicide attack in front of a police station opposite the shrine. Law enforcement and guards at the shrine said they have also defused another suicide vest at the scene, according to a report on FARS News.
Four suspected terrorists involved in attack on Khomeini shrine
Three assailants shot multiple rounds at people visiting the Khomeini shrine in Tehran, while a fourth one detonated himself in a suicide attack in front of a police station opposite the shrine. Law enforcement and guards at the shrine said they have also defused another suicide vest at the scene, according to a report on FARS News.
Suicide bomber in Khomeini bombing was reportedly a woman
Suicide bomber in Khomeini bombing was reportedly a woman
Visuals of the blast outside the west wing of Khomeini’s shrine
Visuals of the blast outside the west wing of Khomeini’s shrine
Special forces called in at Iran Parliament, as shots still being heard
Special forces called in at Iran Parliament, as shots still being heard
Third explosion rocks Tehran, at Imam Khomeini metro station
After gunmen stormed Iran Parliament and a suicide bomber blew himself up outside Ruhollah Khomeini’s tomb, a third attack has been reported, from the Imam Khomeini metro station.
Third explosion rocks Tehran, at Imam Khomeini metro station
After gunmen stormed Iran Parliament and a suicide bomber blew himself up outside Ruhollah Khomeini’s tomb, a third attack has been reported, from the Imam Khomeini metro station.
Iran interior ministry to hold emergency meeting
Iran interior ministry to hold emergency meeting
Area around Iran Parliament cordoned off
Streets outside the Iranian parliament in Tehran have been shut, as security forces intensify combing operations, the Mehr news agency has reported.
Area around Iran Parliament cordoned off
Streets outside the Iranian parliament in Tehran have been shut, as security forces intensify combing operations, the Mehr news agency has reported.
Parliament to continue normally despite terror attack
Parliament to continue normally despite terror attack
Security guard killed, bullets fired at journalists
After twin shootouts hit Iran’s capital city Tehran on Wednesday, a security guard has been killed, the State-run Tasnim news agency reported. It also said a bullet was fired towards journalists covering the incident.
Security guard killed, bullets fired at journalists
After twin shootouts hit Iran’s capital city Tehran on Wednesday, a security guard has been killed, the State-run Tasnim news agency reported. It also said a bullet was fired towards journalists covering the incident.
Four terrorists, including suicide bomber, attack Khomeini shrine
Four terrorists, including suicide bomber, attack Khomeini shrine
Footage from Imam Khomeini’s shrine where a shootout took place on Wednesday
Footage from Imam Khomeini’s shrine where a shootout took place on Wednesday
Explosive defused near Khomeini’s tomb
After one man blew himself up outside the site of the Ayatollah Khomeini’s tomb, officials were quoted by the State-run news agencies as saying one explosive device was defused near the shrine on Wednesday morning.
Explosive defused near Khomeini’s tomb
After one man blew himself up outside the site of the Ayatollah Khomeini’s tomb, officials were quoted by the State-run news agencies as saying one explosive device was defused near the shrine on Wednesday morning.
After Qatar, is Iran being targeted by Saudi-US?
After Qatar, is Iran being targeted by Saudi-US?
One killed, five injured
One killed, five injured
Two arrested in Tehran
Two assailants arrested at South Tehran Imam Khomeini shrine shooting incident, after suicide bomber detonates vest, according to State media reports.
Two arrested in Tehran
Two assailants arrested at South Tehran Imam Khomeini shrine shooting incident, after suicide bomber detonates vest, according to State media reports.
One man arrested
Iran’s State media has reported unconfirmed reports that one attacker has been arrested outside the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini.
One man arrested
Iran’s State media has reported unconfirmed reports that one attacker has been arrested outside the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini.
Tehran shuts subway network after terror strikes
Tehran shuts subway network after terror strikes
Tehran shuts subway network after terror strikes
Tehran shuts subway network after terror strikes
First video of the Parliament shootout emerges
First video of the Parliament shootout emerges
First video of the Parliament shootout emerges
First video of the Parliament shootout emerges
First video of the Parliament shootout emerges
First video of the Parliament shootout emerges
One killed, five injured at shooting spree at Khomeini shrine
One killed, five injured at shooting spree at Khomeini shrine
One killed, five injured at shooting spree at Khomeini shrine
One killed, five injured at shooting spree at Khomeini shrine
One man reportedly blows himself up
One man reportedly blows himself up
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