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international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

Iran Holds Foreign Nationals Responsible for Shrine Attack, Links to ISIL

Iran has blamed the ISIL armed group for a second attack on the Shah Cheragh Shrine in Shiraz and has arrested a group of foreign nationals in connection with the assault. The lone gunman, identified as Rahmatollah Nowruzof from Tajikistan, entered the shrine and opened fire, killing one person and injuring several others. Iranian officials believe the motivation behind the attack was revenge for the execution of two terrorists involved in a previous incident. Ten people have been arrested so far, all of whom are foreign nationals, and a safe house has been discovered. Iran has vowed to give a decisive response to the terrorists.

via Al Jazeera English|

#foreign-nationals #international-affairs #iran

security2 years ago•1 min saved

Deadly Shooting at Prominent Shiite Shrine in Southern Iran Leaves 1 Dead, 8 Injured

A gunman opened fire at the Shah Cheragh shrine in southern Iran, killing one person and injuring eight others. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but Iran has previously faced attacks from Sunni extremists, such as the Islamic State group. The shrine, one of Iran's top five Shiite shrines, draws pilgrims to the city of Shiraz. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. This incident follows a similar attack in October 2022, also targeting the same shrine, which killed 13 people.

via NBC News|

#gunman #iran #islamic-state

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Multiple Injured in Gunman's Attack on Iran's Shah Cheragh Shrine"

A gunman opened fire at the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz, Iran, killing one person and injuring eight others. The motive for the attack is unknown, and no group has claimed responsibility. This is the second attack on the shrine in recent months, with the previous one in October 2022 resulting in 13 deaths. Iran has faced attacks from Sunni extremists in the past, and the country is currently dealing with unrest and economic turmoil. The shrine is one of Iran's top five Shia shrines and attracts pilgrims from around the world.

via The Guardian|

#crime #gunman #iran

security2 years ago•2 min saved

"Shiraz Shrine in Iran Faces Second Deadly Attack in Months"

A gunman entered the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz, Iran, and opened fire, killing one person and injuring several others. This is the second deadly attack on the shrine in less than a year. The assailant was arrested at the scene and was found to be carrying an assault rifle and multiple magazines of ammunition. The shrine, one of the most important in Shia Islam, was previously targeted in October 2022, resulting in the deaths of 13 people. The ISIL armed group claimed responsibility for both attacks. Iranian authorities have executed individuals linked to the previous attack and have blamed foreign-backed riots for creating an environment conducive to such incidents.

via Al Jazeera English|

#iran #isil #islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps

terrorism2 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Attacks on Iran's Shiraz Shrine Leave Several Dead and Injured

At least four people have been killed and several others injured in a terrorist attack at the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz, Iran. Two gunmen attempted to enter the shrine and opened fire on visitors. One attacker has been arrested while the other escaped. The shrine was previously attacked in October, claimed by Islamic State, resulting in 13 deaths. No group has claimed responsibility for the latest attack.

via BBC|

#gunmen #iran #shiraz

crimejustice2 years ago•3 min saved

Iran Executes Two Men Publicly for Deadly Attack on Shiraz Shrine

Iran publicly hanged two men, Mohammad Ramez Rashidi and Naeem Hashem Qatali, for their involvement in a shooting at the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz last year, which killed 13 people and was claimed by the Islamic State (IS). The execution took place near the shrine in Fars province. The nationalities of the executed men were not disclosed. In a separate incident, four assailants killed two Iranian policemen in Zahedan, near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The area is known for unrest and clashes with Sunni extremists. Public executions are rare in Iran, which has one of the highest execution rates globally.

via The Times of Israel|

#crimejustice #iran #islamic-state

crimejustice2 years ago•1 min saved

Iran Executes Two Men for Deadly Shrine Attack

Iran has executed two men who were found guilty of organizing an attack on a Shi'ite shrine in Shiraz that killed at least 13 people in October. The men admitted to being in contact with the Islamic State in Afghanistan and helping to coordinate the attack. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for previous acts of violence in Iran, including twin attacks in 2017 targeting parliament and the tomb of Ayatollah Khomeini.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#crimejustice #execution #iran