Reuters was first to report that Communications intercepts collected by the United States confirmed that Islamic State’s (ISIS) Afghanistan-based branch carried out twin bombings in Iran that killed nearly 100 people.
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US intelligence confirms Islamic State’s Afghanistan branch behind Iran blasts
05 January 2024, 8:05 pm 1 minute
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Iran on Friday said security forces had arrested 11 people suspected of involvement in Wednesday’s attack and had seized explosive devices and vests. While Taliban crackdowns have weakened ISIS-K and prompted some members to leave Afghanistan for neighboring countries, the affiliate has continued focusing on plotting foreign operations, U.S. officials say.
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Topics of Interest: Government
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Government & Public Services
Regions: Americas
Countries: AfghanistanIranUnited States
Win Types: Speed
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
