Death toll in Tehran terror attacks rises to 17

The number of casualties from the twin attacks in the Iranian capital has grown from 16 to 17 people dead, IRNA reported.

Gunmen and suicide bombers on Wednesday carried out attacks on Iran’s parliament and the mausoleum of revolutionary founder Ruhollah Khomeini in capital city Tehran, injuring 52 people.

The Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility for these attacks.