Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) troops have been working on the ground in Yemen along with Houthi rebels to help them target Western and Israeli military and commercial assets,&nbsp;claimed a US Navy official, while speaking on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” programme.

US Navy Vice Admiral Brad Cooper added that Iranian troops have been assisting the Houthis, which has led to an increase in the attacks on US military targets in the region as well as the shipping vessels in the Red Sea.&nbsp;

The comments were made at a time when US forces have stepped up counter-measures amid fears of an escalation in the Israel-Hamas war.

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Speaking to&nbsp;“60 Minutes” correspondent Norah O’Donnell, Cooper claimed that the IRGC members&nbsp;have been present on the ground in Yemen “serving side-by-side” with the Houthis as well as providing them with "advice and target information."

Speaking about the steps taken by the US forces to counter that partnership, Cooper said that “will obviously end up being a policy decision."

"Our role at this point is to simply be ready and continue to be aggressive in exercising our right to self-defence," he added.

<h2>Iran funding Houthis? US claims so...</h2>

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the elite paramilitary group that directly reports to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, has given assistance to militant groups across the entire Middle East, as per the US State Department.

The state department has designated the Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.

Last month, the Houthis were also redesignated as a global terrorist group by the US after there was an increase in attacks on US targets and shipping vessels, which have led to severe disruptions in trade and also threatened to bring more instability in the region.

Watch:&nbsp;Is Iran hinting at war with US? Here’s what Iran’s military chief has to say

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The Houthi rebels, which is a Shia Islamist group and controls territory in northern Yemen as well as the capital city Sana’a, are allegedly receiving funding from Iran, according to the US.

In recent months, the US forces have shifted their attention to militant groups in the Middle East and Somalia which allegedly have ties with Iran, after numerous attacks on US bases, shipping vessels and troops.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) troops have been working on the ground in Yemen along with Houthi rebels to help them target Western and Israeli military and commercial assets, claimed a US Navy official, while speaking on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” programme.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) troops have been working on the ground in Yemen along with Houthi rebels to help them target Western and Israeli military and commercial assets, claimed a US Navy official, while speaking on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” programme. US Navy Vice Admiral Brad Cooper added that Iranian troops have been assisting the Houthis, which has led to an increase in the attacks on US military targets in the region as well as the shipping vessels in the Red Sea. The comments were made at a time when US forces have stepped up counter-measures amid fears of an escalation in the Israel-Hamas war. Also Read: Iran: Mahsa Amini’s uncle faces five years of imprisonment over protests, say rights groups Speaking to “60 Minutes” correspondent Norah O’Donnell, Cooper claimed that the IRGC members have been present on the ground in Yemen “serving side-by-side” with the Houthis as well as providing them with "advice and target information." Speaking about the steps taken by the US forces to counter that partnership, Cooper said that “will obviously end up being a policy decision." "Our role at this point is to simply be ready and continue to be aggressive in exercising our right to self-defence," he added. Iran funding Houthis? US claims so... Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the elite paramilitary group that directly reports to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, has given assistance to militant groups across the entire Middle East, as per the US State Department. The state department has designated the Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation. Last month, the Houthis were also redesignated as a global terrorist group by the US after there was an increase in attacks on US targets and shipping vessels, which have led to severe disruptions in trade and also threatened to bring more instability in the region. Watch: Is Iran hinting at war with US? Here’s what Iran’s military chief has to say The Houthi rebels, which is a Shia Islamist group and controls territory in northern Yemen as well as the capital city Sana’a, are allegedly receiving funding from Iran, according to the US. In recent months, the US forces have shifted their attention to militant groups in the Middle East and Somalia which allegedly have ties with Iran, after numerous attacks on US bases, shipping vessels and troops. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran’s revolutionary guard assisting Houthis on the ground in Yemen, claims US official

Over a hundred days since the uprising, Iran continues its countdown against anti-hijab protestors. Iran has now announced the death penalty for people involved in massive protests. The latest British media report says that London might soon declare Iran's revolutionary guard as a terrorist group.

UK to proscribe Iran's revolutionary guard as a terror group, says report

Iran's state television and news agency have reported that the country's revolutionary guards have arrested several foreign diplomats including a British national. These diplomats have been accused of espionage however the British government was quick to deny these allegations claiming that none of their personnel had been detained.

Iran's revolutionary guard arrests diplomats accused of spying

A senior member of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard colonel Sayyad Khodai was killed outside his home in Tehran on Sunday by unidentified gunmen on a motorbike.

Iran: Revolutionary Guards colonel Sayyad Khodai shot dead in Tehran attack

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for a dozen ballistic missiles that struck Iraq's northern Kurdish regional capital of Arbil, adding that the attack was against Israeli "strategic centres" in Arbil.

Authorities in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region said 12 ballistic missiles rained down on Arbil in a pre-dawn cross-border attack targeting US interests that slightly wounded two civilians and caused material damage.

They came from beyond Iraq's eastern border, Kurdistan's counter-terrorism unit announced, in effect saying they were fired from Iran, a nation that wields considerable political and economic influence over Baghdad.

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A "strategic centre for conspiracy and mischiefs of the Zionists was targeted by powerful precision missiles fired by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps", the Guards said in a statement.

The attack comes as talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal face the prospect of collapse after a last-minute Russian demand forced world powers to pause negotiations for an undetermined time despite having a largely completed text.

Arbil governor Oumid Khouchnaw told a news conference that two people, a taxi driver and a the custodian of a farm, were injured.

Speaking before Iran claimed the attack, he dismissed however as "baseless allegations" the presence of Israeli sites in and around Arbil.

"We've been hearing for sometime that Israeli sites are present. These are baseless allegations. There are no Israeli sites in the region," Khouchnaw said.

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He said the missiles fell into vacant lots but that buildings and homes were damaged.

The interior ministry in Arbil said a "new building" housing the US consulate in a residential suburb of the city was the target of the attack.

Separately, a US State Department spokesperson called it an "outrageous attack" but said no Americans were hurt and there was no damage to US&nbsp;government facilities in Arbil.

US&nbsp;Ambassador to Iraq Mathew H. Tueller condemned the attack and said "Iranian regime elements have claimed responsibility for this attack and must be held accountable."

France's foreign ministry said Sunday's missile strike on Arbil threatened efforts to conclude nuclear talks with Iran.

US forces stationed at Arbil's international airport complex have in the past come under fire from rocket and drone attacks that Washington blames on Iran-aligned militia groups, but no such attacks have occurred for several months.

(With inputs from agencies)

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for a dozen ballistic missiles that struck Iraq's northern Kurdish regional capital of Arbil, adding that the attack was against Israeli "strategic centres" in Arbil.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for a dozen ballistic missiles that struck Iraq's northern Kurdish regional capital of Arbil, adding that the attack was against Israeli "strategic centres" in Arbil. Authorities in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region said 12 ballistic missiles rained down on Arbil in a pre-dawn cross-border attack targeting US interests that slightly wounded two civilians and caused material damage. They came from beyond Iraq's eastern border, Kurdistan's counter-terrorism unit announced, in effect saying they were fired from Iran, a nation that wields considerable political and economic influence over Baghdad. Also read | Ballistic missiles hit Iraq's Kurdish capital, no casualties: Officials A "strategic centre for conspiracy and mischiefs of the Zionists was targeted by powerful precision missiles fired by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps", the Guards said in a statement. The attack comes as talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal face the prospect of collapse after a last-minute Russian demand forced world powers to pause negotiations for an undetermined time despite having a largely completed text. Arbil governor Oumid Khouchnaw told a news conference that two people, a taxi driver and a the custodian of a farm, were injured. Speaking before Iran claimed the attack, he dismissed however as "baseless allegations" the presence of Israeli sites in and around Arbil. "We've been hearing for sometime that Israeli sites are present. These are baseless allegations. There are no Israeli sites in the region," Khouchnaw said. He said the missiles fell into vacant lots but that buildings and homes were damaged. The interior ministry in Arbil said a "new building" housing the US consulate in a residential suburb of the city was the target of the attack. Separately, a US State Department spokesperson called it an "outrageous attack" but said no Americans were hurt and there was no damage to US government facilities in Arbil. US Ambassador to Iraq Mathew H. Tueller condemned the attack and said "Iranian regime elements have claimed responsibility for this attack and must be held accountable." France's foreign ministry said Sunday's missile strike on Arbil threatened efforts to conclude nuclear talks with Iran. US forces stationed at Arbil's international airport complex have in the past come under fire from rocket and drone attacks that Washington blames on Iran-aligned militia groups, but no such attacks have occurred for several months. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims responsibility for missile strike on Iraq's Kurdish capital

After the Indian Navy launched<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gulf-crisis-navy-launches-operation-operation-sankalp-to-reassure-indian-vessels-amid-us-iran-row-229020"> "Operation Sankalp" in the Gulf of Oman</a> to "reassure" Indian flagged vessels transiting through the region in the wake of US-Iran tensions, Indian Navy MARCOS commandos boarded the oil tankers intent on travelling onboard in order to provide protection to the ships.

India has deployed its ships - INS Chennai and INS Sunayna in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf - to undertake maritime security operations as tensions in the Gulf ratcheted up after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/have-military-intelligence-to-show-us-drone-was-iranian-airspace-russia-230296">Iran shot down a US drone last week</a>.

DG Shipping had issued two advisories on June 13 and 16 to all Indian flagged vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian/ Arabian Gulf region and had advised them to take appropriate protection measures.

Both the gulfs are busy shipping routes through which international trade occurs, aerial surveillance is also being undertaken by India in the area.

Tensions in the Gulf continued to rise nearly a week after Iran shot down a US drone. On Monday, Washington blacklisted Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top military chiefs asserting that it would also sanction foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran stuck to its contention that the drone which was downed by its Revolutionary Guard had violated its airspace. Russia, a key ally of Tehran, backed Iran's version of events.

Washington has also blamed Iran for mid-June attacks on two tankers in sensitive Gulf waters, a claim Iran hotly refutes.

Trump has said he is ready to negotiate with Iran "with no preconditions" and that Iran could have a "phenomenal future".

"We do not ask for conflict," he said, adding that depending on Iran's response, sanctions could end tomorrow or "years from now."

After the Indian Navy launched "Operation Sankalp" in the Gulf of Oman to "reassure" Indian flagged vessels transiting through the region in the wake of US-Iran tensions, Indian Navy MARCOS commandos boarded the oil tankers intent on travelling onboard in order to provide protection to the ships.

After the Indian Navy launched "Operation Sankalp" in the Gulf of Oman to "reassure" Indian flagged vessels transiting through the region in the wake of US-Iran tensions, Indian Navy MARCOS commandos boarded the oil tankers intent on travelling onboard in order to provide protection to the ships. India has deployed its ships - INS Chennai and INS Sunayna in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf - to undertake maritime security operations as tensions in the Gulf ratcheted up after Iran shot down a US drone last week. DG Shipping had issued two advisories on June 13 and 16 to all Indian flagged vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian/ Arabian Gulf region and had advised them to take appropriate protection measures. Both the gulfs are busy shipping routes through which international trade occurs, aerial surveillance is also being undertaken by India in the area. Tensions in the Gulf continued to rise nearly a week after Iran shot down a US drone. On Monday, Washington blacklisted Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top military chiefs asserting that it would also sanction foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Iran stuck to its contention that the drone which was downed by its Revolutionary Guard had violated its airspace. Russia, a key ally of Tehran, backed Iran's version of events. Washington has also blamed Iran for mid-June attacks on two tankers in sensitive Gulf waters, a claim Iran hotly refutes. Trump has said he is ready to negotiate with Iran "with no preconditions" and that Iran could have a "phenomenal future". "We do not ask for conflict," he said, adding that depending on Iran's response, sanctions could end tomorrow or "years from now."

Navy's MARCOS commandos board Indian vessels in Persian Gulf to ensure safety

The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that Iranian forces shot down a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-borders-represent-our-red-line-revolutionary-guard-head-hossein-salami-228935">US naval surveillance drone </a>but insisted the aircraft was in international airspace, not that of Iran.

The BAMS-D drone was downed by an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-military-drone-shot-down-in-international-airspace-by-iranian-missile-official-228888">Iranian surface-to-air missile system</a> while flying in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz, a US Central Command spokesman, Navy Captain Bill Urban, said in a statement. He said it happened at 2335 GMT Wednesday.&nbsp;

"Iranian reports that the aircraft was over Iran are false," he added. "This was an unprovoked attack on a US surveillance asset in international airspace."

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Iran had said earlier that it had shot down the US drone flying over the southern region.

Iran's borders "represent our red line", the head of the country's powerful Revolutionary Guard warned after Tehran said it shot down a US drone over its waters on Thursday.

Iran will "respond to all foreign aggression and our reaction is, and will be, categorical and absolute."

The United States has blamed Iran for last week's tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman, a charge vehemently denied by the Islamic republic.

"Any such violations of Iran's borders are strongly condemned ... We warn of the consequences of such illegal and provocative measures," said ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi.

The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that Iranian forces shot down a US naval surveillance drone but insisted the aircraft was in international airspace, not that of Iran.

The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that Iranian forces shot down a US naval surveillance drone but insisted the aircraft was in international airspace, not that of Iran. The BAMS-D drone was downed by an Iranian surface-to-air missile system while flying in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz, a US Central Command spokesman, Navy Captain Bill Urban, said in a statement. He said it happened at 2335 GMT Wednesday. "Iranian reports that the aircraft was over Iran are false," he added. "This was an unprovoked attack on a US surveillance asset in international airspace." Iran had said earlier that it had shot down the US drone flying over the southern region. Iran's borders "represent our red line", the head of the country's powerful Revolutionary Guard warned after Tehran said it shot down a US drone over its waters on Thursday. Iran will "respond to all foreign aggression and our reaction is, and will be, categorical and absolute." The United States has blamed Iran for last week's tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman, a charge vehemently denied by the Islamic republic. "Any such violations of Iran's borders are strongly condemned ... We warn of the consequences of such illegal and provocative measures," said ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi.

US surveillance asset attacked in international airspace, not over Iran: Pentagon

The Gulf state of Bahrain Tuesday jailed 138 people and revoked their citizenship for plotting to form a "terror" group with links to<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-unprecedented-dangerous-move-will-have-consequences-iran-slams-us-step-against-revolutionary-guards-urges-countries-to-take-position-210284"> Iran's Revolutionary Guards</a>, the public prosecutor said.

The verdict was swiftly condemned by the Bahraini opposition, while human rights group Amnesty International decried the "mockery of justice" and "mass arbitrary denaturalisation".

The court, whose rulings can be appealed, handed the men prison terms of three years to life for having tried to build a Bahrain Hezbollah, similar to the Shiite militia active in Lebanon, said prosecutor Ahmad al-Hammadi.

Some members had received military training in Lebanon, Iran and Iraq, he said in a statement.

Another man was also jailed but his citizenship was not revoked, while 30 others were acquitted, said the statement posted on the prosecution Instagram account.

A judicial source said all the convicts are members of the Shiite community in the Sunni-ruled Gulf state.

The source also said that 111 were already in custody while 58 were sentenced in absentia.

Amnesty International described the sentences as "outrageous" and a sign of Bahrain's authorities' disregard for international judicial standards.

The trial "demonstrates how Bahrain's authorities are increasingly relying on revocation of nationality as a tool for repression," said Lynn Maalouf, Middle East research director at Amnesty.

Bouts of unrest

Ruled for more than two centuries by the Sunni Al-Khalifa dynasty, Bahrain has a majority Shiite Muslim population, according to unofficial estimates contested by the government.

The small Gulf state, a key US ally located between rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran, has been gripped by bouts of unrest since 2011, when authorities cracked down on Shiite-led protests demanding political reform.

Since then, hundreds of protesters have been jailed or stripped of their nationality, with Bahrain claiming Iran trained and backed demonstrators in order to topple the Manama government -- an accusation Tehran denies.

All opposition groups have been banned and disbanded.

The king last year signed off on a decree granting military courts the right to try civilians accused of "terrorism".

In June, Bahrain amended its law on political rights, prohibiting leaders and members of dissolved political associations from running in legislative elections.

'Terrorism' trials

In Tuesday's court ruling, the prosecutor said 69 defendants were sentenced to life in jail, 39 to 10 years, 23 to seven years and the rest to between three and five years imprisonment.

Ninety-six of the defendants were also fined 100,000 Bahraini dinars ($265,000) each.

The opposition Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) said the mass sentencing was "the largest single incident" since the Bahraini government began revoking nationalities of opponents in 2012.

Since then, Manama had stripped the nationalities of 990 people, including 180 this year, the institute said.

"BIRD condemns the outcome of this deeply unfair trial in the strongest possible terms and urges the authorities to quash the sentences and restore the citizenships," the group said in a statement.

"This is not the first incident where the Bahrain judiciary has held a mass trial to convict individuals on terrorism-related offences," it said.

In May 2018, 115 individuals were sentenced to prison and their citizenships were revoked, it said.

In other recent high-profile trials, Bahrain's prominent rights defender Nabeel Rajab in December lost his final appeal against a five-year jail term for writing tweets deemed offensive to the state.

In January, Bahrain's supreme court upheld a life term against Sheikh Ali Salman, the head of the main Shiite opposition group Al-Wefaq, for allegedly spying for rival Qatar.

The Gulf state of Bahrain Tuesday jailed 138 people and revoked their citizenship for plotting to form a "terror" group with links to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the public prosecutor said.

The Gulf state of Bahrain Tuesday jailed 138 people and revoked their citizenship for plotting to form a "terror" group with links to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the public prosecutor said. The verdict was swiftly condemned by the Bahraini opposition, while human rights group Amnesty International decried the "mockery of justice" and "mass arbitrary denaturalisation". The court, whose rulings can be appealed, handed the men prison terms of three years to life for having tried to build a Bahrain Hezbollah, similar to the Shiite militia active in Lebanon, said prosecutor Ahmad al-Hammadi. Some members had received military training in Lebanon, Iran and Iraq, he said in a statement. Another man was also jailed but his citizenship was not revoked, while 30 others were acquitted, said the statement posted on the prosecution Instagram account. A judicial source said all the convicts are members of the Shiite community in the Sunni-ruled Gulf state. The source also said that 111 were already in custody while 58 were sentenced in absentia. Amnesty International described the sentences as "outrageous" and a sign of Bahrain's authorities' disregard for international judicial standards. The trial "demonstrates how Bahrain's authorities are increasingly relying on revocation of nationality as a tool for repression," said Lynn Maalouf, Middle East research director at Amnesty. Bouts of unrest Ruled for more than two centuries by the Sunni Al-Khalifa dynasty, Bahrain has a majority Shiite Muslim population, according to unofficial estimates contested by the government. The small Gulf state, a key US ally located between rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran, has been gripped by bouts of unrest since 2011, when authorities cracked down on Shiite-led protests demanding political reform. Since then, hundreds of protesters have been jailed or stripped of their nationality, with Bahrain claiming Iran trained and backed demonstrators in order to topple the Manama government -- an accusation Tehran denies. All opposition groups have been banned and disbanded. The king last year signed off on a decree granting military courts the right to try civilians accused of "terrorism". In June, Bahrain amended its law on political rights, prohibiting leaders and members of dissolved political associations from running in legislative elections. 'Terrorism' trials In Tuesday's court ruling, the prosecutor said 69 defendants were sentenced to life in jail, 39 to 10 years, 23 to seven years and the rest to between three and five years imprisonment. Ninety-six of the defendants were also fined 100,000 Bahraini dinars ($265,000) each. The opposition Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) said the mass sentencing was "the largest single incident" since the Bahraini government began revoking nationalities of opponents in 2012. Since then, Manama had stripped the nationalities of 990 people, including 180 this year, the institute said. "BIRD condemns the outcome of this deeply unfair trial in the strongest possible terms and urges the authorities to quash the sentences and restore the citizenships," the group said in a statement. "This is not the first incident where the Bahrain judiciary has held a mass trial to convict individuals on terrorism-related offences," it said. In May 2018, 115 individuals were sentenced to prison and their citizenships were revoked, it said. In other recent high-profile trials, Bahrain's prominent rights defender Nabeel Rajab in December lost his final appeal against a five-year jail term for writing tweets deemed offensive to the state. In January, Bahrain's supreme court upheld a life term against Sheikh Ali Salman, the head of the main Shiite opposition group Al-Wefaq, for allegedly spying for rival Qatar.

Bahrain jails 138 for planning Iran-linked 'terror' group

Islamic State's(IS) Amaq agency posted a video on showing three men in a vehicle who it said were on their way to carry out an attack on the Iranian military parade that killed 25 people a day earlier.

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A man wearing a baseball cap emblazoned with what appears to be a Revolutionary Guard logo discussed the impending attack in Farsi in the video.

"We are Muslims, they are kafirs (infidels). We will destroy them with a strong and guerrilla-style attack, God willing."

Ahvaz National Resistance, an Iranian ethnic Arab opposition movement which seeks a separate state in oil-rich Khuzestan province, also claimed responsibility for the attack. Neither of them provided evidence.

"God willing all the kafirs (infidels) will all be eliminated, god willing. God willing if there is honesty and there is no deceit then the believers (us) will go to paradise," the man in the video added.&nbsp;

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards vowed on Sunday to exact "deadly and unforgettable" vengeance for the attack and Tehran accused Gulf Arab states of backing the gunmen.

The assault, one of the worst ever against the most powerful force of the Islamic Republic, struck a blow at its security establishment at a time when the United States and its Gulf allies are working to isolate Tehran.

Islamic State's(IS) Amaq agency posted a video on showing three men in a vehicle who it said were on their way to carry out an attack on the Iranian military parade that killed 25 people a day earlier.

Islamic State's(IS) Amaq agency posted a video on showing three men in a vehicle who it said were on their way to carry out an attack on the Iranian military parade that killed 25 people a day earlier. Also Read: Iran parade gunmen wore 'fake military clothing' A man wearing a baseball cap emblazoned with what appears to be a Revolutionary Guard logo discussed the impending attack in Farsi in the video. "We are Muslims, they are kafirs (infidels). We will destroy them with a strong and guerrilla-style attack, God willing." Ahvaz National Resistance, an Iranian ethnic Arab opposition movement which seeks a separate state in oil-rich Khuzestan province, also claimed responsibility for the attack. Neither of them provided evidence. "God willing all the kafirs (infidels) will all be eliminated, god willing. God willing if there is honesty and there is no deceit then the believers (us) will go to paradise," the man in the video added. Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards vowed on Sunday to exact "deadly and unforgettable" vengeance for the attack and Tehran accused Gulf Arab states of backing the gunmen. The assault, one of the worst ever against the most powerful force of the Islamic Republic, struck a blow at its security establishment at a time when the United States and its Gulf allies are working to isolate Tehran.

IS Amaq agency posts video of men allegedly involved in Iran attack

The man who carried out a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/iran-arrests-3-terrorists-for-suicide-bomb-attack-198114">suicide bombing which killed 27 members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards</a> near the border with Pakistan last week was Pakistani, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander said on Tuesday, according to the Tasnim news agency.

One other member of the militant cell that planned the attack was also a Pakistani citizen, the head of the Guards' ground forces, Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said.

Iran has repeatedly blamed Pakistan for sheltering militants connected with attacks in the border area, although Tuesday's remarks appear to be the first time Tehran has said Pakistani citizens were directly involved in the attack.

Iran also accuses regional rival Saudi Arabia of promoting violence among members of Iran's Sunni Muslim minority. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia deny any role in attacks in Iran.

Three Iranians from Sistan and Baluchistan province in southeast Iran were also part of the cell and two of them have been arrested, according to Pakpour. The guards announced three arrests in the case on Monday.

The Sunni group Jaish al Adl (Army of Justice), which says it seeks greater rights and better living conditions for ethnic minority Baluchis in eastern Iran claimed responsibility for the attack.

“Today Saudi Arabia is the heart of evil in the region and the world,” Brigadier General Hossein Salami, the deputy head of the Guards, said on Tuesday at a ceremony commemorating those killed in the attack, according to the Fars news agency.

Remnants of the car used in the suicide attack were given to the police, Pakpour said. Once the owner of the car was identified, intelligence and security forces carried out arrests.

The militants had planned to carry out multiple attacks, Pakpour said: “This group had prepared a lot of ammunition and equipment.”

The man who carried out a suicide bombing which killed 27 members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards near the border with Pakistan last week was Pakistani, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander said on Tuesday, according to the Tasnim news agency.

The man who carried out a suicide bombing which killed 27 members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards near the border with Pakistan last week was Pakistani, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander said on Tuesday, according to the Tasnim news agency. One other member of the militant cell that planned the attack was also a Pakistani citizen, the head of the Guards' ground forces, Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said. Iran has repeatedly blamed Pakistan for sheltering militants connected with attacks in the border area, although Tuesday's remarks appear to be the first time Tehran has said Pakistani citizens were directly involved in the attack. Iran also accuses regional rival Saudi Arabia of promoting violence among members of Iran's Sunni Muslim minority. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia deny any role in attacks in Iran. Three Iranians from Sistan and Baluchistan province in southeast Iran were also part of the cell and two of them have been arrested, according to Pakpour. The guards announced three arrests in the case on Monday. The Sunni group Jaish al Adl (Army of Justice), which says it seeks greater rights and better living conditions for ethnic minority Baluchis in eastern Iran claimed responsibility for the attack. “Today Saudi Arabia is the heart of evil in the region and the world,” Brigadier General Hossein Salami, the deputy head of the Guards, said on Tuesday at a ceremony commemorating those killed in the attack, according to the Fars news agency. Remnants of the car used in the suicide attack were given to the police, Pakpour said. Once the owner of the car was identified, intelligence and security forces carried out arrests. The militants had planned to carry out multiple attacks, Pakpour said: “This group had prepared a lot of ammunition and equipment.”

Suicide bomber who killed 27 elite guards was from Pakistan: Iran's Guards commander

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