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Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps secure the area outside the Iranian parliament during an attack on the complex in Tehran on June 7.
Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps secure the area outside the Iranian parliament during an attack on the complex in Tehran on June 7.
Iran

Live Blog: Iran Reacts As Parliament, Khomeini Shrine Attacked (CLOSED)

-- An Iranian official says 12 people have been killed in twin attacks on the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine. The head of Iran's emergency department, Pir Hossein Kolivand, said 39 people were also wounded in the attacks in Tehran, and rescue operations were continuing.

-- The extremist Sunni group Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the June 7 attacks in the capital of predominantly Shi'ite Iran, the IS-affiliated Amaq news agency said.

*NOTE: Times are stated according to local time in Tehran (GMT +4 1/2)

11:41 7.6.2017

Tweet by AFP reporter in Tehran:

11:43 7.6.2017

ISNA parliamentary reporter says shooting continues:

11:52 7.6.2017

Interior ministry official says attackers entered parliament dressed as women:

11:58 7.6.2017

President of European Parliament expresses solidarity with Iranians:

12:02 7.6.2017

Video of interior ministry official offering some details about the two coordinated attacks in the Iranian capital. He said the parliament attackers were wearing women's clothing. He says more than 30 people have been injured and two have been killed.

12:03 7.6.2017

Our Persian Service Radio Farda has a picture gallery on the attacks:

https://www.radiofarda.com/a/f3-photos-attack/28533221.html

12:04 7.6.2017

12:11 7.6.2017

Photos are coming through on the wires showing the tumultuous event in Tehran. You can click on this gallery to see them:

Terror In Tehran: Islamic State Claims Deadly Attacks In Iranian Capital

Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.

Terror In Tehran: Islamic State Group Claims Deadly Attacks In Iranian Capital

Iranian policemen help civilians fleeing from the parliament building.
1/13 Iranian policemen help civilians fleeing from the parliament building.
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
Iranian police run into position near Tehran's parliament building.  
2/13 Iranian police run into position near Tehran's parliament building.  
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
Armed policemen shout from a window of the Iranian parliament building.
3/13 Armed policemen shout from a window of the Iranian parliament building.
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
Police and civilians near parliament take cover as shots ring out. 
4/13 Police and civilians near parliament take cover as shots ring out. 
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
Journalists and armed police at the scene outside the Iranian parliament. 
5/13 Journalists and armed police at the scene outside the Iranian parliament. 
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
A woman is evacuated from the parliament building. 
6/13 A woman is evacuated from the parliament building. 
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
Smoke drifts near the parliament building.
7/13 Smoke drifts near the parliament building.
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
An Iranian policeman looks out of the parliament building in central Tehran.
8/13 An Iranian policeman looks out of the parliament building in central Tehran.
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
A video screen-grab purporting to show a suicide bomb being detonated at Ayatollah Khomeini's tomb, in the south of Tehran. 
9/13 A video screen-grab purporting to show a suicide bomb being detonated at Ayatollah Khomeini's tomb, in the south of Tehran. 
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
Security forces gather on the streets around the parliament.
10/13 Security forces gather on the streets around the parliament.
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
Iranian soldiers take up positions near parliament during the attack.
11/13 Iranian soldiers take up positions near parliament during the attack.
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
Policemen in position near the parliament building
12/13 Policemen in position near the parliament building
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
Iranian policemen deployed inside the parliament building
13/13 Iranian policemen deployed inside the parliament building
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
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12:14 7.6.2017

Reports say wives of two lawmakers have been taken hostage inside the parliament:

12:18 7.6.2017

So apparently the reports about wives of lawmakers taken as hostage have been denied.

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