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Iran rescues hostages held by terrorists
[Iran Press TV Latest] Iranian intelligence forces say they have rescued two hostages held by armed groups in the country's southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan. The hostage takers had demanded a ransom of over USD 350,000 in exchange for the two, who were abducted 16 days ago from their hometown of Nikshahr, ILNA reported on Saturday. Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan region borders Pakistan and Afghanistan and has regularly been the scene of clashes between security forces and armed terrorist groups believed to be based in neighboring Pakistan. Last month, the Pakistan-based Jundallah terrorist group carried out a bomb attack in Pishin district that left over 40 people killed, including several high-ranking Iranian commanders. Posted by: Fred 2009-11-22 |
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