Tehran attackers were Iranian IS recruits

The attackers who stormed Tehran's parliament complex and the revolutionary leader's shrine on Wednesday were Iranian nationals who had joined the Islamic State group (IS), a top official said. The six attackers "were Iranian and joined Daesh (IS) from some parts of Iran," said R

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Published 8 June 2017, 8:00 · Updated 18:21

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Tehran attackers were Iranian IS recruits

The attackers who stormed Tehran's parliament complex and the revolutionary leader's shrine on Wednesday were Iranian nationals who had joined the Islamic State group (IS), a top official said.

The six attackers "were Iranian and joined Daesh (IS) from some parts of Iran," said Reza Seifollahi, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, on state TV late Wednesday.

It was the first attack in Iran claimed by IS, which had threatened to step up its campaign in the country in recent months.

Tehran attackers were Iranian IS recruits

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