Iran arrests at least five across country over terror plots: Minister

Intelligence minister Mahmoud Alavi on Tuesday in Tehran mentioned that at least five people who had planned terror attacks have been arrested across the country.

According to Press TV, he said that those arrested had been affiliated with terrorist groups and intended to carry out their plots during the Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Destiny) (June 24, 26, 28) and International Quds Day (July 1), but “they were identified and arrested one after another in different cities.”

“These groups are mostly linked to the ISIL Takfiri terrorist group,” he added.

Based on information obtained from the terrorists, a number of agents and their associates were identified and will be arrested, Alavi said, noting that the terrorists will not be allowed to deal "the least harm” to the county’s security and people.

Several houses used for making bombs and combining explosives were identified and people regarding the case were detained, he emphasized.

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