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Tehran Attacks: Eyewitness Describes 5 Hours of Horror
An eye witness’ account of the recent terror attack in Tehran shows the horror which those stranded in the Iranian Parliament went through for hours.
Tehran Attacks Mastermind Killed Outside Iran: Minister
The Iranian Intelligence Ministry has announced that the mastermind behind the Tehran terrorist attacks has been killed.
Over 60 Arrested in Connection with Tehran Attacks: Reports
Dozens of suspects have been arrested in connection with Tehran terrorist attacks which were carried out on June 7, according to media reports.
Iraqi Forces Kill 2,000 ISIS Elements, Retake Hundreds of Villages
An Iraqi commander says the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) have retaken around 14,000 kilometres of their country’s soil, including nearly 360 villages in western Mosul in northern Iraq, from the ISIS terrorists.
Iranian Celebrities React to Twin Attacks in Tehran
A large number of Iranian celebrities have reacted to the twin terrorist attacks in Tehran on June 7. They posted photos and messages on social media to demonstrate Iranians’ solidarity with each other. The celebrities also sympathized with the victims’ families and expressed their dismay at the violent assaults.
Tehran Terror Attacks Not to Influence Iran’s Tourism
Wednesday's terrorist attacks in Tehran are not expected to have a noticeable impact on Iran's inbound tourism, as the incidents did not take place at a tourist spot, a tourism expert said.
Pope Condemns ‘Barbaric’ Terrorist Attacks on Tehran
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has condemned the recent deadly twin terrorist attacks in the Iranian capital, Tehran, offering condolences to those affected by the assaults.
Envoy Thanks Paris Mayor for Showing Solidarity with Iran
Iranian ambassador to France appreciated Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, for turning off the lights of Eiffel Tower in solidarity with the victims of Tehran terrorist attacks.
Tehran Terrorist Attacks Revenge on Democracy: Rouhani
The Iranian President on Friday once again vehemently slammed the recent terrorist attacks in capital Tehran, saying such moves are aimed at taking revenge against democracy in Iran.
Tehran Attacks Result of Saudi-Israeli-US Project: IRGC General
A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the recent deadly terror attacks in Tehran were the outcome of a tripartite project by Saudi Arabia, Israel and the United States.
ISIS Kills Woman Who Fought Illiteracy in Villages
The Wednesday’s terrorist attacks in Iran’s capital, Tehran, can no longer be viewed as a blind murder after investigation revealed that one of the victims of the attacks was a woman teacher who worked hard to eradicate illiteracy in the Iranian rural society.
Tehran Attacks Increase Hatred towards Riyadh, Washington: Leader
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the net result of the Wednesday’s terrorist attacks in Tehran is nothing but more hate for the US and Saudi governments.
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry Arrests More Wahhabi Terrorists
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry announced on Friday that its forces have managed to identify and arrest several more terrorist suspects after twin attacks in Tehran claimed by Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terror group.
“Saudi Arabia Origin of Terrorist Moves across World”
Iranian intelligence minister, Mahmoud Alavi, says he is certain that Saudi Arabia is supporting terrorism all around the world.
Turin Stampede; When Social Frenzy Turns into Fear
Last week, Europe experienced fear and terror after a series of terrorist acts in the UK. The London attacks were concurrent with the frenzy of UEFA Champions League’s final match between Real Madrid and Juventus, which was being held in Cardiff.
Terrorists Attack Seat of Democracy: Iranian FM
Iran’s minister of foreign affairs says terrorists on Wednesday were proxies who attacked what their Saudi masters despised the most, namely the seat of democracy.
Killing Innocent Civilians against Int’l Humanitarian Law: MP
An Iranian lawmaker representing religious minorities in the parliament has slammed the recent terrorist attacks in Tehran.
Identity of Terrorists behind Tehran Attacks Revealed
The identity of the terrorists who carried out two attacks in Tehran on Wednesday has been revealed, the Intelligence Ministry declared in a statement.
Death Toll from Tehran Terrorist Attacks Rises to 17
An Iranian official declared that the number of people who lost their lives in the Wednesday’s terrorist attacks in Tehran has increased to 17.
Iranian FM Raps Trump’s ‘Repugnant’ Remarks on Tehran Attacks
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has slammed the US president’s comments on Tehran terror attacks as “repugnant” after Donald Trump pointed the finger of blame at Iran itself, in a reaction which was met with criticism even at home.
Iranian Nation to Resist Violence, Extremism: Rouhani
Iranian President on Wednesday strongly deplored deadly terrorist attacks in Tehran, expressing the confidence that the Iranian nation will confront terrorism and violence.
Iran, France Call for Enhanced Cooperation in Fight against Terror
The presidents of Iran and France voiced readiness for concerted action against terrorism after Wednesday terrorist attacks in Tehran.
Tehran Terrorist Attacks in Photos
The Wednesday terrorist attacks on the Iranian Parliament and the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini in Tehran finished after all terrorists were killed.
Tehran Terrorist Attacks Not to Influence Iran’s Resolve: Leader
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei downplayed the Wednesday terrorist attacks on Tehran as ‘fireworks’, saying such incidents would not affect the Iranian nation’s determination to move forward.
US Condemns Tehran Terrorist Attacks
Several hours after the twin terrorist attacks in Tehran, the US State Department released a statement to denounce the tragic incidents which killed at least 13 and wounded over 45.