Iran arrests gunman who opened fire near parliament

TEHRAN, Iran– Iran’s authorities apprehended a shooter who opened fire near the country’s parliament in the main part of the capital, Tehran, state media reported on Tuesday.

The main IRNA news firm stated authorities deactivated the guy, who was bring a shotgun. Nobody was hurt. The report did not state when the occurrence occurred.

The parliament held an open session on Tuesday. Eviction of the chamber has actually long been a regular area for demonstrations over payments to employees, instructors and senior citizens.

In 2017, the Islamic State group declared obligation for a set of attacks on Iran’s parliament and the mausoleum of the late leader of the nation that left lots dead.