Iran Thwarts Planned ISIL Attack During Eid al-Fitr
Iranian authorities have arrested senior ISIL members planning a suicide attack at the end of Ramadan, amid rising regional tensions.
- Iranian police arrested a senior ISIL member and two others accused of planning a suicide attack during Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
- The arrests followed a tip-off from a concerned citizen in the province of Alborz, leading to the detention of 11 individuals in total.
- ISIL had previously claimed responsibility for twin bombings in Kerman, killing nearly 100, and has been behind several attacks in Iran.
- The arrests come as Iran faces increased security challenges, including recent attacks on its forces and an Israeli attack in Syria.
- Iran vows revenge against the US and Israel, emphasizing the ongoing regional conflict and security concerns.