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Bombings in Iran Kill 8, Injure Dozens
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Three bombs explode near government buildings in Ahvaz, 550 kilometers
southwest of capital





Rescue workers at the explosion site in Ahvaz

A series of bomb blasts in southwestern Iran has left eight people
dead and dozens of others injured.

Four bombs exploded Sunday morning in and around public buildings in
Ahvaz, the capital of the Khuzestan province, 550 kilometers southwest
of Teheran.

The deputy governor of the province, Gholam Reza Hariati, said he
believes the bombings were intended to undermine public participation
in Friday's presidential elections. There have been no claims of
responsibility for the attacks.

Targets of the blasts included the governor's office, two local
government offices and a housing complex for employees of state-run
media.



Two months ago in Ahvaz, police arrested more than 250 demonstrators
who were protesting reports of a plan to decrease the proportion of
Arabs in the area.

Some information for this report provided by AFP and Reuters.

 


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