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Iran Detains 50 Suspects In Deadly Bombings
January 30, 2006
The scene of one of two blasts in Ahvaz on 26 January (Fars)
Ahvaz's deputy governor, Abdolrahim Fazilatpour, announced the arrests today.
The official IRNA news agency quoted him as saying that different groups had claimed responsibly for the explosions, but did not elaborate. He added that the aim of the bombings was "to create the impression" that cities in the Khuzestan Province, specially its capital Ahvaz, are unsafe.
On 28 January, Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki said Iran would hand over evidence to Britain that proved British involvement in the attack. London has denied any involvement.
Tehran has
made similar allegations against the United Kingdom in the past.
At least six people were killed and dozens were wounded in the blasts on 24 January.
(compiled from agency reports)