Iran discovers 30 time bombs, arrests many terrorists linked to IS

Iran's Tasnim news agency reported on September 24 that the country's authorities discovered and neutralized 30 timed bombs that were set to explode simultaneously in the capital Tehran, and arrested 28 terrorists linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) terrorist organization.

Iran phát hiện 30 quả bom hẹn giờ, bắt giữ nhiều phần tử khủng bố liên quan tới IS

Iranian authorities have discovered and defused 30 timed bombs that were set to explode simultaneously in the capital Tehran. (Source: Anews)

The news cited a statement from Iran's Intelligence Ministry stating: "Some members of the IS organization and the suspects have a history of links with Takfir (Islamic extremist) groups in Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Kurdistan region of Iraq."

Iran has not disclosed further information about the bombing plot or the location and time of the planned detonation of the bombs. The efforts of Iranian intelligence are considered to have helped prevent a large-scale tragedy.

IS has repeatedly claimed responsibility for a number of terrorist attacks, including the 2017 twin bombings of Iran's parliament and the mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic.

Iran maintains an anti-IS force in Syria. Tehran's presence is considered one of the important factors, alongside Russia's efforts, helping Syria repel IS and regain control of most of its territory.

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