Non -parliamentary methods

In Tehran, in the building of the Iran parliament, unknown people opened shooting. Several people were injured, Tasnim reports .

The attack was attended by four people armed with Kalashnikov assault rifles and pistols. The fire was opened in the corridor, while the deputies were in the meeting room. At least eight people were injured.

The parliament building is surrounded by security forces. The nearest metro station is closed. According to the Press TV State Agency, the security forces "took control of the situation." At least two terrorists were detained.

At the same time, a shootout in the mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini in the south of Tehran began. Five people were injured. One of the terrorists made a self -break, the second was killed. Another attacker is arrested.

Meanwhile, the media reports about seven dead. It is not known whether the killed terrorists are included in this number. These data are not officially confirmed. Also, the authorities do not confirm reports of hostages taken in the parliament building.

The Islamic State has taken responsibility for terrorist attacks in Tehran, Interfax reports with reference to the Iranian news agency FARS.

Iran’s single -fed parliament, Islamic advisory council, consists of 290 deputies. Deputies of the parliament are elected popular voting for 4 years. Candidates for deputies are approved by the Guardian Council. Parliament is engaged in the adoption of bills and budgets, ratification of international treaties.

In the Syrian conflict, Iran takes the side of the dictator Bashar al -Assad. Armed detachments of Iranian "volunteers" participate in hostilities on the side of government forces.