Iran’s foreign minister denounced on Thursday the United States response to a pair of deadly assaults in Tehran as “repugnant,” as the death toll in the attacks rose to 17, with 52 others wounded. Armed followers of the Islamic State carried out brazen attacks on two high-profile sites on Wednesday — the Parliament building, and the mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic — adding to tensions in the Middle East. It was the first time the militant group had carried out a significant operation in Iran. President Trump issued a statement on Wednesday mourning the attacks, but added: “We underscore that states that sponsor terrorism risk falling victim to the evil they promote.” read more https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/08/world/middleeast/iran-tehran-attack.html
