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Iran: 13 killed in 'terror attack' on Shahcheragh religious shrine

Although the earlier reports said three terrorists were behind the attack, the police commander of Fars province said there is one attacker, and he has been arrested.

Iran: 13 killed in 'terror attack' on Iranian shrine
Iran: 13 killed in 'terror attack' on Iranian shrine

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Published : Oct 27, 2022, 7:41 AM IST

Tehran:At least 13 people were reportedly killed and 21 others injured in a "terrorist attack" at the Shahcheragh religious shrine in Iran's southern city of Shiraz. One woman and two children were among the victims. Investigations showed that the security forces of the shrine were also targeted in this attack on Wednesday.

Although the earlier reports said three terrorists were behind the attack, the police commander of Fars province said there is one attacker, and he has been arrested. According to Fars, the perpetrator of this attack is an element of the Takfiri groups. (IANS)

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