Iran arrests Islamic State leader believed to be planning attacks

Authorities in Iran have arrested a leader of the Islamic State extremist group, according to local reports.

Iran arrests Islamic State leader believed to be planning attacks

Authorities in Iran have arrested a leader of the Islamic State extremist group, according to local reports.

Reports today from semi-official YJC.ir said the suspect was in contact with 300 IS members and was planning attacks during Shiite ceremonies across the country next month.

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