Iran’s intelligence arrests 10 ISIS terrorists

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On Aug 4, 2022

TEHRAN, Aug.4, (ST)- Iran has arrested a group of 10 ISIS terrorists, who were planning to carry out attacks on religious gatherings, the Iranian intelligence ministry said on Thursday.

The 10 terrorists were captured in possession of explosive equipment, communication devices and weapons, a ministry statement said, adding the arrests took place over the past three days in two locations in western and southern Iran.

The terrorists injured two Iranian intelligence agents in an exchange of fire before being arrested, the ministry said, indicating that the arrested terrorists were planning to attack religious processions taking place during the Islamic month of Muharram, which started on July 30.

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