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Suicide Attack Kills 33, Wounds 95 Mourners in Iran
2010-12-16
[Tolo News] A terror attack has killed 33 of Iranians mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain outside a mosque in the southeastern Chabahar city, Iranian news sources say

The attackers who had apparently infiltrated in the crowd of mourners carried out an kaboom killing 33 of Iranians who had gathered in Imam Hussein Mosque in Chabahar on Wednesday to commemorate martyrdom of the third Shia Imam.

Ninety five people have reportedly been maimed, but the number may rise.

Earlier reports spoke of 39 killed and over 50 maimed.

The killed and maimed ones were rushed to the hospital.

Chabahar governor told Iranian news sources that there were two jacket wallahs one of whome managed to set off his explosive vest before being jugged.

He added that the main person behind the attack is now in police custody.

No information has yet been released on the identities of the attackers.

Earlier reports spoke of more than one attack, but local officials said there was only one attack.
Posted by:Fred

#1  This would be a Baluchistan deal. The Baluchis, both in Pakistan and Iran, are becoming tight with the Taliban and al Qaeda.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2010-12-16 11:03  

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