The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Tehran attacks, which would mark the group’s first major strikes in Iran. The Islamic State, however, is often quick to take ownership of spectacular assaults without providing evidence. Suicide bombers and gunmen stormed into Iran’s parliament and targeted the shrine of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Similar words have been used by Islamic State leaders. The statement from the Islamic State did not mention a third attack.

Source: Washington Post June 07, 2017 06:35 UTC