Tehran, Iran (CNN) Attackers have mounted simultaneous gun and suicide bomb assaults on Iran's parliament building and the tomb of the republic's revolutionary founder, in one of the most audacious assaults to hit Tehran in decades. At least 12 people were killed and dozens more injured in the twin assaults on the Iranian capital, state media reported. The attack shocked Tehran: Until now, Iran has largely escaped the regular assaults launched against other participants in Syria's civil war. The speaker of the Iranian parliament, Ali Larijani, attempted to play down the attack, describing it as a "minor issue." JUST WATCHED 360° Experience: Visit Iran's Khomeini Shrine Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH 360° Experience: Visit Iran's Khomeini Shrine 02:22The parliament, the Islamic Consultative Assembly or Majlis, is Iran's principal legislative body.

Source: CNN June 07, 2017 06:27 UTC