On Tuesday, October 16, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed in a statement that an individual named 'Abu Dhahi', identified as a 'commander of the ISIS group', has been killed. According to the IRGC, this person was the 'main architect' of the attack on the Iranian armed forces parade in Ahvaz. The IRGC stated that this individual was an 'emir' of ISIS in the Diyala province of Iraq and was killed along with three other members of the group. The statement did not provide further details regarding 'Abu Dhahi' and his connection to the attack on the military parade in Ahvaz. Meanwhile, on October 1, the IRGC announced that it had targeted the 'headquarters of the masterminds' of the Ahvaz attack in eastern Euphrates in Syria with 'six medium-range ballistic missiles'. The Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the Ahvaz attack by releasing a video of the perpetrators. Iranian officials stated that during the attack, five armed men targeted the military parade on the anniversary of the start of the Iran-Iraq war, resulting in at least 24 deaths. Additionally, Iranian officials indicated that several military personnel are being prosecuted due to negligence. Mohseni Ejei, the spokesperson for the judiciary, stated on Sunday that a case related to the Ahvaz attack has been 'filed and referred to Tehran'. He mentioned that 11 individuals have been investigated, and one person is in custody, but he did not disclose names as the investigation is preliminary. The spokesperson added that these individuals are separate from those who committed the main crime and are being investigated by the military judiciary. No official report regarding this attack has been released by Iranian authorities. However, Salman Samani, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, previously stated that 'a comprehensive report on the Ahvaz terrorist attack will be compiled after review by the National Security Council and presented to the parliament at the earliest opportunity.'
IRGC Claims 'Main Architect' of Ahvaz Attack Has Been Killed
The IRGC announced the death of 'Abu Dhahi', the alleged mastermind behind the Ahvaz attack, claiming he was killed along with three others in Iraq. The attack, which occurred during a military parade, resulted in at least 24 fatalities and has led to legal actions against military personnel for negligence. This development highlights ongoing security concerns and the Iranian government's response to terrorism.
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📰 What Happened
IRGC claims to have killed ISIS commander linked to Ahvaz military parade attack.
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announce Abu Dhahi
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attack headquarters of the masterminds of the Ahvaz attack
- Iranian officials prosecute military personnel
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The killing of an ISIS commander linked to a significant attack underscores ongoing security challenges for Iran.
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