Minister: 27 killed, around 270 injured in July 15 blasts
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, July 16, IRNA -- Thursday's twin blasts in southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan (Sistan-Bolouchestan Province) have killed 27, injuring around 270, said Minister of Health, Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi, here on Friday.
Ministry of Health quoted Dastjerdi as saying that 11 of the injured are in critical condition.
The minister was further quoted as saying that a specialized medical team has been dispatched to the city to rush aid to the victims.
The late July 15 blasts hit outside the city's Grand Mosque, leaving widespread devastations in its trail.
The two explosions that took place in front of the mosque also ripped through nearby shops.
The first explosion occurred at 9:20 p.m. local time (1650 GMT) and was followed by a second blast within minutes, local officials said on Thursday.
Governor General of Sistan-Balouchestan Province, Ali-Mohammad Azad, told IRNA on Friday that foreign intelligence services and big powers are behind the tragic incidents.
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