Iran's parliament and Khomeini shrine attacked by gunmen
A number of gunmen has opened fire on Iran's parliament as well as the Khomeini shrine. An audio recording made from within the parliament chamber has recorded multiple gunshots, and there has been reports that a security guard has been killed in the exchange, as well as 7 or 8 injured There are unconfirmed reports that at one of the gunmen has escaped and is currently moving through the streets. The state news agency has reported that "four men opened fire with AK-47 rifles and a pistol, injuring three guards inside."
Another attack, perpetrated at the same time by a three gunmen, happened at the Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini. The attackers opened fire, before a explosion was triggered at a bank in front of the shrine. One of the attackers has been killed by police, and another one arrested. The third attacker is currently on the run, with the police attempting to defuse his suicide vest. 4 pilgrims has been wounded, and a service member has been killed.
(the explosion outside the shrine)
UPDATE: There are reports that there was a 4th attacker, a woman, who triggered her suicide vest.
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