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Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on shrine in Iran that killed 15 people

IS attacks in Iran are rare | Font: EFE

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The Islamic State (IS) terrorist group claimed responsibility for shelling a shrine in the southern city of Shiraz on Wednesday. Iranas a result of which at least 15 people were killed and 40 were injured, the Amaq news agency, close to the radicals, reported.

fighter jihadist organization According to the source, the Sunni targeted the guards at the shrine of Shahcher, and then entered the temple with a rifle, where he began shooting at worshipers belonging to the Shia Muslim sect in Iran.

Iranian authorities estimated the death toll at 15 at the moment, but Amac increased it to 20.

The shooter was wounded and detained, according to the official Iranian news agency IRNA.

Many people visit this shrine on Wednesdays, according to local tradition. The attack took place at a time when there were more visitors to the establishment.

This event occurred in the midst of protests that rocked Iran after the death of Mahsa AminiSeptember 16, after being arrested three days earlier Police officer morality for improper wearing of the Islamic veil.

Thousands of people defied authorities this Wednesday to mark the 40 days since his death, a date that ends the family’s mourning.

Islamic State attacks inside Iran infrequent, although attacks by extremist groups on border guards on the borders of the Persian country with Pakistan or Iraq.

EFE


Source: RPP

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