Iran: Shootouts at parliament, Khomenei masoleum leave several wounded

Update on the twin shootouts in Iran.

A gunman opened fire at pilgrims at the late Imam Ayatollah Khomenei's mausoleum in southern Tehran today injuring a number of people.
Another shooting has also occured in the corridors of the Iranian parliament and wounded at least three people. The Tasnim news service said three attackers were inside Iran's Majlis and exchange of fire continues. Tasnim also said hostages are held inside the parliament.

Other reports say one of the attackers at the Khomenei mausoleum was a suicide bomber and has blown himself up. Eight people are believed to have been injured.


File image of the Iranian parliament.