Iran to take tougher stance on terrorism

By Azernews

By Kamila Aliyeva

Iran is expected to take a much tougher stance in the fight against terrorism following the recent attacks in Tehran, which killed 16 people while another 43 were injured.

Deputy Head of the elite unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran, Brigadier General Hossein Salami promised to take revenge on terrorists for the attacks in Tehran.

"Let no one doubt that we will avenge the terrorists in today's attacks in Tehran, those who are associated with them and support them," he said.

The attacks come amid heightened tension in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia and other Arab states cutting ties with Qatar over alleged support for Islamist militants and closer ties with Iran.

Today Iran found itself in a dangerous situation both from the standpoint of terrorism and from the point of view of the global confrontation that is unfolding in the Middle East.

The world countries, including the U.S. , condemned the attacks. U.S. President Donald Trump said he was praying for the victims but added that "states that sponsor terrorism risk falling victim to the evil they promote."

Two separate attacks shook Tehran on June 7. As reports said, several armed people tried to break their way into the Parliament building.

The attackers managed to get inside the building and engaged in a shootout with the security forces. One terrorist committed suicide by blowing himself up. The latest reports indicate that all four terrorists who took part in the siege of the parliament building have been killed.

Meanwhile, another attack took place at the Imam Khomeini Shrine. The reports said Iran's security forces neutralized one terrorist, another one committed suicide. At least 4 pilgrims have also been injured in the attack.

A separate terrorist group in the country has been detained before it managed to carry out any terror attack. ISIS claimed responsibility for the terror attacks in Tehran.