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World Condemns Tehran Terrorist Attacks

Tehran Attacks

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri was among the first ones who condemned the attacks in Tehran, saying they will strengthen Iran’s determination in the war against terrorism.

Syria’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the “brother” nation of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The statement also offered condolences to the Iranian people and the bereaved families of victims of the attacks.

World Condemns Tehran Terrorist AttacksSaudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, in a late reaction to the incidents, said Riyadh condemn all terrorist attacks no matter where they take place.

He also noted that there is no evidence that Saudi extremists had role in Tehran attack.

 

Fouad Masoum, the president of Iraq, also offered his condolences to Iran over deaths of people in twin terrorist attacks, and voiced Baghdad’s readiness to cooperate with Tehran in the war against terrorism.

In separate statements, the UAE, Oman, and Turkey also strongly condemned the twin attacks, which killed 12 people and wounded 42 others.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry also released a statement to condemn the attacks, and offered condolences to the bereaved families of the victims.

Pakistan also condemned the acts of terrorism and said Islamabad stands in solidarity with the people of Iran.

The Chief Executive of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah also denounced the ‘cowardly terrorist’ attacks.

MogheriniThe European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini and President of European Parliament Antonio Tajani were the first foreign officials reacting to the deadly attacks.

“Today is again a very sad day,” Mogherini said in a press conference on Wednesday.

“Condolences with the victims of the attack in Tehran,” she said, adding that Europe is following the events closely.

She later called Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to condemn the terrorist attacks, and expressed sympathy with the Iranian nation.

Tajani also said he “stands in solidarity with the President of Iranian Parliament and the Iranian people.”

Carl Bildt, the co-chair of European Council on Foreign Relations, referred to Iran as a firm enemy of ISIS, and said the attack will strengthen domestic support for Iran’s fight against terrorism.

Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano also noted that Tehran attacks underlined the necessity for a long-term strategy against terrorism.

The French Foreign Ministry also released a statement, saying, “We strongly condemn the attacks that targeted the Iranian parliament and Imam Khomeini mausoleum in Tehran.”

PutinRussian President Vladimir Putin in a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani extended his sympathy over the tragic incidents, and said the attacks on Tehran once again proved the necessity for promotion of international cooperation in fight against terrorism.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also condemned the attacks in a joint press conference with his Spanish counterpart, saying, “Recent terrorist attacks on the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini and the Iranian parliament indicate that the terrorists do not intend to stop their attacks.”

“Russia will spare no efforts to control terrorists,” the Russian foreign minister underlined.

He also later called Zarif to express Moscow’s sympathy with the Iranian nation, saying Russia has no doubt over Tehran’s resolve in the fight against terrorism.

Meanwhile, in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel strongly condemned the attack.

Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende also said in a post in his Twitter account, “I condemn the horrible attacks in Tehran today. My deepest condolences to the victims, their families and to all Iranians.”

Gary Lewis, the United Nations’ resident coordinator in Iran, said in his Twitter that the UN extends condolences to families of victims of Tehran attacks.

“Hate drives terror. But love and search for peace will win in the end,” he added.

The United Kingdom, Japan, Estonia, Armenia, and Jordan were among other states that censured the attack.

Tehran Attacks to Boost Iran’s Will in Fight against Terror: FM

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the Iranian foreign minister said terrorism is a problem in the Middle East and also all around the world.

“In terms of security we are witnessing a very bad situation in the region”, Zarif went on to say.

“Such acts will strengthen the will of our people to stand against terrorism”, the Iranian top diplomat added.

He made the comments upon his arrival at the Turkish capital, Ankara. Speaking to reporters at Essenboga International airport, Zarif also expressed sorrow over the tragic incidents and also the death of a number of people in Tehran.

On Wednesday, the terrorist attacks on Iran’s Parliament and the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini in southern Tehran claimed the lives of 12 people. At least 42 others were also wounded. According to Iran’s Interior Ministry, all the assailants involved in these two terrorist acts are killed.

Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif left Tehran for Ankara hours before the deadly attacks. He is scheduled to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and also his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Bilateral issues and the developments in the region, especially the diplomatic rift between Arab states and Qatar are top on the agenda.

Iran Interior Ministry Releases Statement on Tehran Attacks

The full text of the statement released by the Iranian Interior Ministry on the Wednesday terrorist attacks on Tehran is as follows:

On Wednesday, two terrorist teams simultaneously tried to conduct blind terrorist acts in the vicinity of the Mausoleum of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, and also in Iran’s Parliament.

The first terrorist team consisted of two people who entered the Imam Khomeini Mausoleum at around 10:30 a.m. One of them blew up her vest and the second was killed in a fire exchange with security forces.

The second team was composed of four people, who concurrently with the first team, tried to enter the administrative building of the Parliament. Facing reaction from the security forces, one of them detonated his vest and the three others were killed in a shoot-out with the police forces while trying to reach the upper floors of the parliament building.

Based on reports, 12 people have been killed and 42 other injured in these two incidents.

At the moment, both events are over and everything is fully under the control of security and military forces. Further news of these events will subsequently be published.

To verify the details and exact dimensions of the two incidents, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council will hold a meeting chaired by the Interior Minister later on Wednesday.

In order to prevent the spread of false news, it is advised that all the media outlets avoid publishing unofficial news.

Tehran Attacks: All Terrorists Gunned Down, 12 People Dead

Tehran Attacks: All Terrorists Gunned Down, 12 People Dead

Security forces wrapped up their operation on Wednesday afternoon after killing all the terrorists in Iran’s Parliament and clearing the rooms, where several people were killed and wounded by at least four assailants.

Tehran Attacks: All Terrorists Gunned Down, 12 People DeadOnce all terrorists were killed in the Parliament, Speaker Ali Larijani visited the site where security forces were clearing and defusing the explosive vests in the building.

Iran’s Interior Ministry declared that 12 people have lost their lives and 42 were wounded in the attacks on the Parliament and another simultaneous operation in Imam Khomeini mausoleum in southern Tehran.

Two terrorists were also involved in the attack on Imam Khomeini Shrine, one of whom blew herself up and the other was shot dead by the police forces after opening fire on ordinary citizens.

Here is a video of the suicide blast in Imam Khomeini mausoleum:

10 Conditions Set by Saudi Arabia for Doha Government

10 Conditions Set by Saudi Arabia for Doha Government

In a post in his Twitter account, senior Al Jazeera journalist Faisal Edroos published Saudi Arabia’s 10 demands from Qatar, which were put forward in the form of a 24-hour ultimatum to the Doha government on Tuesday night.

These conditions are Riyadh’s prerequisites for normalization of its relations with the fellow [P]GCC member state.

Saudis have reportedly given Qatar a 24-hour ultimatum to fulfil a number of conditions they set in response to efforts to mediate between the two Arab states.

In a meeting with Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who was in Jeddah on June 6 to mediate in an ongoing rift between Doha and a number of Persian Gulf Arab states, Qatar was given the one-day ultimatum to fulfil ten conditions set by the Al Saud regime.

According to Edroos, the demands are:

  1. Immediate severance of diplomatic relations with Iran,
  2. Expulsion of all members of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas from Qatar,
  3. Freezing all bank accounts of Hamas members and refraining from any deal with them,
  4. Expulsion of all Muslim Brotherhood members from Qatar,
  5. Expulsion of anti-[P]GCC elements,
  6. Ending support for ‘terrorist organisations’,
  7. Stopping interference in Egyptian affairs,
  8. Ceasing the broadcast of the Al Jazeera news channel,
  9. Apologising to all [Persian] Gulf governments for ‘abuses’ by Al Jazeera,
  10. Pledging that it (Qatar) will not carry out any actions that contradict the policies of the [P]GCC and adhering to its charter.

He added in case Qatar abides by the conditions laid out by Saudi Arabia, an emergency meeting of all [P]GCC leaders will be held in the Saudi city of Jeddah.

Europe Condoles Iranian Nation on Tehran Attacks

Federica Mogherini“Today is again a very sad day,” Mogherini said in a press conference on Wednesday.

“Condolences with the victims of the attack in Tehran,” she said, adding that Europe is following the events closely.

She also noted that she will be in touch with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Meanwhile, the President of European Parliament Antonio Tajani said he “stands in solidarity with the President of Iranian Parliament and the Iranian people.”

 

Europe Condoles Iranian Nation on Tehran AttacksItalian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano also noted that Tehran attacks underlined the necessity for a long-term strategy against terrorism.

Mogherini, Tajani, Alfano were the first foreign officials reacting to the twin attacks, which have killed at least 8 and wounded over 50 people.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7

Newspapers on Wednesday covered the remarks made by Iran’s First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri against the US withdrawal of Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

The ongoing tension between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and the efforts to mediate between the two Arab states, also remained a top story today.

The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:

 

19 Dey:

1- Kerry: It’s Dangerous to Impose Fresh Sanctions on Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Abrar:

1- Afghan President Pins Blame on Pakistan after Kabul Attacks

2- ISIS Claims Responsibility for Melbourne Hostage Taking

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- Global Oil Price Reacts to New Tensions in Middle East

2- 300% Increase in Iran’s Oil Exports to Europe

3- World Bank Predicts 1.2% Decrease for Iran’s Economic Growth Rate

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Arabs Trying for Peace

  • Kuwaiti Emir, Omani Minister Mediate between Qatar, Saudis

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Iran to Train Iraqis for Countering Dust Pollution: Environment Chief

2- Qatar’s Golden Opportunity for Iran’s Economy

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Asrar:

1- People’s High Turnout in Iran Elections Changed Global Equations to Iran’s Favour

2- Security Official: Iran, Russia to Boost Strategic Cooperation in Syria

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Donya-ye Eqtesad:

1- Saudi Arabia Not Willing to Lose Its Backyard

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Etemad:

1- Trump’s Souvenir: The Crisis Riyadh Deal Created for Mideast

2- 50% of Cabinet Will Change: President’s Aide

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Ettela’at:

1- 300-Time Increase in Foreign Investment in Iran’s Agriculture

2- British Parties Ask May to Publish Report on Saudi Arabia’s Funding of Terrorism

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- Two Incidents, One Miracle, 60 Wounded

  • Train Collision, Building Collapse in Tehran Wounds 60

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Iran:

1- Zarif Steps Up Diplomatic Efforts to Control Arab Crisis

2- Rouhani Calls for Separation of Politics from Economy

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Javan:

1- Trump Reveals US Tension with Qatar

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- One Yemeni Child Dies Every 10 Seconds

2- Syrian Army Enters Raqqa

3- Iran’s Biggest Solar Power Plant to Be Built in 4 Months

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Ka’enat:

1- Iran First VP: US World’s Number One Producer of Greenhouse Gases

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Kayhan:

1- Assad Staying in Power Means Iran’s Victory, Israel’s Defeat

2- Arab Countries’ Clash with Each Other First Achievement of Trump’s Riyadh Visit

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Shahrvand:

1- US behind Qatar’s Isolation

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Shargh:

1- Rouhani to Change Ministers of Interior, Education, Science, Industry, Transport, Chief of Staff

2- US Senate against Iran [Editorial]

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Sobh-e Now:

1- Riyadh Doing Anything to Build the World Trump Wants

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7


 

Vaghaye Ettefaghieh:

1- Spiegel: Western Mosul Is Hell on Earth

2- Arabs’ Behaviour and Qatar Regime Change [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 7

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Tehran Attacks 

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ISIS-Tehran-AttackThe ISIS’ Amaq news agency has issued a statement saying the terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the two terrorist attacks on the Iranian Parliament and the Imam Khomeini Mausoleum in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Wednesday (June 7).

While Al Arabiya, the Saudi Arabian state TV, had earlier declared that the ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks, it later removed the report.
Saudi Arabia has long argued that Iran is the main sponsor of ISIS because it never falls victim to ISIS terrorist attacks. The argument was accepted by US President Donald Trump as well. However, now that Al Arabiya posts, and then removes, such a report, it is actually disgracing Saudi rulers who made baseless accusations against Tehran.

Tehran Shooting: Details of Attack on Imam Khomeini Shrine

Tehran Shooting: Details of Attack on Imam Khomeini Shrine

According to Mohammad-Ali Ansari, an official with Imam Khomeini Mausoleum, two terrorists entered the western part of the shrine at 10:40.

“Explosives were attached to both attackers. Immediately after entering the shrine, they started blind shooting. During the shootout, three security guards were wounded and a worker was killed,” Ansari said.

“In front of the main hall of the shrine, the police forcers started shooting at the terrorists, and this led to the explosion of on attacker. The second terrorist escaped, but he was finally shot dead by the police,” he added.

The police later defused the suicide vest worn by the slain attacker, Ansari said, adding the terrorists possessed a number of grenades and explosives.

Meanwhile, Mizan reported that a female attacker was also involved in the incident, and was arrested before killing herself by taking cyanide.

The attack on Imam Khomeini Mausoleum came as a number of terrorists also opened fire on Iran’s Parliament in a simultaneous attack. Several people have also been killed and wounded there.

Tehran Shooting: Casualties Reported after Twin Attacks

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On Wednesday, four armed men stormed the Iranian parliament building, killing at least one security guard and injuring 7 other people, according to Iranian media reports.

Fars News agency reports that one of the shooters attempted to escape the building but was captured.

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The assault has forced a lockdown on the legislature. An MP has said that the assailants were still inside the Parliament, armed with two Kalashnikovs and a handgun.

Witnesses say security forces had massed inside and outside parliament.

In another incident, three gunmen opened fire at the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, the founder of Islamic Republic, in southern Tehran wounding a number of people, Fars news agency reports.

The Mehr News Agency said at least five people have been shot, though the details remain limited. According to ILNA, one of the assailants has been shot dead, one has detonated her vest, and another has been arrested before killing oneself by taking cyanide.

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Reports say a suicide bomber’s vest has also been found and deactivated around the mausoleum.

The identity and motivation of the attackers is still unclear and it is not yet clear if the two incidents are linked.

An attacker has reportedly blown himself up in the fourth floor of Iran’s Parliament. The casualties have not been reported yet.
The suicide vest belonging to one of the terrorists in Imam Khomeini Mausoleum has been defused.

Tehran Shooting: Casualties Reported after Twin Attacks3

Witnesses say security forces had massed inside and outside parliament while a suicide bomber blew himself up in the parliament building.
Mehr also reported that attackers in the fourth floor of the Parliament have opened fire on people in the street, killing 2 and wounding 8.

There are conflicting reports on the number of those lost their lives.

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry in a statement strongly advised citizens against using crowded transportation services like subway.

Several officials, including the Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, the Lieutenant Commander of IRGC Brigadier General Hossein Salami, the Spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri, and Tehran Prosecutor General Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi, are present at the Parliament.

The story will be updated …

Tehran Shooting: Details of Attack on Imam Khomeini Shrine