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Fatalities & injuries after shootings, bombings at Iranian parliament & Khomeini shrine Fatalities & injuries after shootings, bombings at Iranian parliament & Khomeini shrine
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At least two people died and dozens were injured after gunfire and bombings at the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Khomeini’s shrine in Tehran. Both assaults were later claimed by IS. At least 12 people died and dozens were injured in gun and bomb attacks at the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Khomeini’s shrine in Tehran, emergency services and medics said, as cited by AFP and local media. Both assaults were later claimed by Islamic State.
Attacker opened fire at the guards inside the parliament, then escaped the building and is now on the run, FARS news agency reported. Attacker opened fire at the guards inside the parliament, then escaped the building and is now on the run, FARS news agency reported. 
According to Tasnim, at least four people have been injured, including two “ordinary clients,” a “service staffer” and a guard from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).According to Tasnim, at least four people have been injured, including two “ordinary clients,” a “service staffer” and a guard from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The guard succumbed to his injuries, Tasnim and Fars news agencies later reported, citing lawmakers and members of parliament.The guard succumbed to his injuries, Tasnim and Fars news agencies later reported, citing lawmakers and members of parliament.
A male assailant was arrested while on the run at the parliament's hallway, Akbar Ranjbarzadeh, a senior member of the parliament's Presiding Board told Farsnews.A male assailant was arrested while on the run at the parliament's hallway, Akbar Ranjbarzadeh, a senior member of the parliament's Presiding Board told Farsnews.
In the meantime, Elyas Hazrati, a senior MP, told the agency that there were at least three attackers who carried two Kalashnikov rifles and a handgun.In the meantime, Elyas Hazrati, a senior MP, told the agency that there were at least three attackers who carried two Kalashnikov rifles and a handgun.
“I was inside the parliament when shooting happened. Everyone was shocked and scared. I saw two men shooting randomly,” one journalist at the scene said, as cited by Reuters.“I was inside the parliament when shooting happened. Everyone was shocked and scared. I saw two men shooting randomly,” one journalist at the scene said, as cited by Reuters.
However, Fars cited some members of parliament who claimed that shooting continues in the building.However, Fars cited some members of parliament who claimed that shooting continues in the building.
“Clashes still continue at the parliament building,” one MP said. That has not been confirmed by other media outlets.“Clashes still continue at the parliament building,” one MP said. That has not been confirmed by other media outlets.
A Tasnim reporter at the parliament says the lawmakers have been locked in the building’s hall.A Tasnim reporter at the parliament says the lawmakers have been locked in the building’s hall.
Anti-Terrorism Special Forces (NOPO) have been deployed at the parliament building, according to FARS.Anti-Terrorism Special Forces (NOPO) have been deployed at the parliament building, according to FARS.
Later on Wednesday, reports emerged saying that gunmen had opened fire at mausoleum of Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini in the Iranian capital.Later on Wednesday, reports emerged saying that gunmen had opened fire at mausoleum of Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini in the Iranian capital.
Fars reported that two assailants opened fire at civilians. Another assailant blew himself up in an apparent suicide attack, the local agencies said. Several people were injured in that incident.Fars reported that two assailants opened fire at civilians. Another assailant blew himself up in an apparent suicide attack, the local agencies said. Several people were injured in that incident.
Tehran Governor Hossein Hashemi confirmed the incident at Ayatollah Khomeini mausoleum, saying that one attacker was killed by security forces and other assailants were arrested, IRIB broadcaster reported, as cited by Reuters.Tehran Governor Hossein Hashemi confirmed the incident at Ayatollah Khomeini mausoleum, saying that one attacker was killed by security forces and other assailants were arrested, IRIB broadcaster reported, as cited by Reuters.
Hashemi added that a worker was killed and several people injured in the mausoleum attack.Hashemi added that a worker was killed and several people injured in the mausoleum attack.
The Tehran Province Security Council is to hold an emergency meeting following both incidents, Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli told reporters.The Tehran Province Security Council is to hold an emergency meeting following both incidents, Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli told reporters.
Following both shootings, a suicide blast was reported on the fifth floor of the Iranian parliament, Tasnim and IRIB said. Fars added that the suicide bomber blew himself up on the fourth floor.Following both shootings, a suicide blast was reported on the fifth floor of the Iranian parliament, Tasnim and IRIB said. Fars added that the suicide bomber blew himself up on the fourth floor.
Iranian emergency services confirmed that at least two people were killed and 31 injured in a series of attacks across the Iranian capital, ISNA and Tasnim reported.Iranian emergency services confirmed that at least two people were killed and 31 injured in a series of attacks across the Iranian capital, ISNA and Tasnim reported.
The Iranian Intelligence Ministry confirmed that a terrorist group launched the attacks in Tehran this morning. It’s not clear which extremist organization was behind the attacks.The Iranian Intelligence Ministry confirmed that a terrorist group launched the attacks in Tehran this morning. It’s not clear which extremist organization was behind the attacks.
“This morning two terrorist groups attacked the parliament and Imam Khomeini's shrine ... Members of a third group were arrested before being able to carry out any attack,” the ministry said, Reuters cited Persian-language IRIB TV.“This morning two terrorist groups attacked the parliament and Imam Khomeini's shrine ... Members of a third group were arrested before being able to carry out any attack,” the ministry said, Reuters cited Persian-language IRIB TV.
Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) claimed responsibility for attacks on both the parliament and Ayatollah Khomeini's mausoleum, Amaq news agency, which is affiliated with the group announced.Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) claimed responsibility for attacks on both the parliament and Ayatollah Khomeini's mausoleum, Amaq news agency, which is affiliated with the group announced.
Mehr news agency released an alleged photo of one of the attackers killed by security guards outside the mausoleum. Grenades, an assault rifle and numerous magazines can be seen next to the body of the suspected assailant.Mehr news agency released an alleged photo of one of the attackers killed by security guards outside the mausoleum. Grenades, an assault rifle and numerous magazines can be seen next to the body of the suspected assailant.
As of noon on Wednesday, the clashes were still ongoing between Iranian security forces and the attackers, Tasnim reported.
According to Ali Larijani, the current chairman of the Iranian parliament, the attacks show that extremists want to undermine the country’s efforts in its battle against terrorism.According to Ali Larijani, the current chairman of the Iranian parliament, the attacks show that extremists want to undermine the country’s efforts in its battle against terrorism.
“Iran is an active and effective hub for combating terrorism, and terrorists wish to undermine such activities,” he said, as cited by Mehr news agency.“Iran is an active and effective hub for combating terrorism, and terrorists wish to undermine such activities,” he said, as cited by Mehr news agency.
Larijani was heading a parliament session behind closed doors as the attack unfolded.Larijani was heading a parliament session behind closed doors as the attack unfolded.
The shooting incident is over in the parliament and four attackers have been killed, local news agencies reported.
The attacks in Tehran show that terrorists won’t stop, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
“The fact that terrorist won’t stop, is, unfortunately, confirmed every day. It includes today’s attacks in Iran which were claimed by Islamic State,” Lavrov said.