41 arrested in Iran over suspected links to ISIL, Tehran attacks

Iranian authorities have arrested 41 suspects in connection with Wednesday’s terrorist attacks in Tehran and seized documents and weaponry, the interior ministry said on Friday.

The arrests were made in different provinces with the help of security forces and suspects' families. Those in custody are suspected of having links to the terrorist attacks and to ISIL.

A boy is evacuated during an attack on the Iranian parliament in central Tehran, Iran, June 7, 2017. /VCG Photo‍

At least 17 people were killed and 52 injured in the twin suicide bombings and gun attacks on parliament and the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini.

According to ISIL-affiliated Amaq news agency, the militant group claimed responsibility for both attacks.

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