Izzat al-Rishq, member of Political Bureau, August 2017

Date
Aug. 2017
Body

“We are determined to have closer relations with our friends like Iran, Syria, Hamas, Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine to stand against enemies.”https://en.irna.ir/news/82624213/Larijani-underscores-solidarity-to-stand-against-enemies.

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Threat

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On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility. 

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