Update | At least eight dead after twin terror attack in Iranian capital

Armed men launched two attacks in the Iranian capital Tehran on Wednesday. The first took place in the parliament building while the second happened at the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini. At least eight people are reported dead.

At least seven people were killed at the parliament building in central Tehran, Reuters said, citing state news agency IRNA. Three people were injured and four people have been taken hostage as security forces surround the building, Fars news agency reported.

Three assailants, one with a pistol and two with AK-47 assault rifles, raided the chamber, state television reported, quoting a lawmaker.

Around half an hour later, an armed man opened fire at the mausoleum of founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in the south of the city, killing at least one person and wounding several others, Fars news agency reported.

Reuters quoted a governor of Tehran as saying that one attacker had blown himself up at the mausoleum after firing shots while one was killed by security forces.

Iran's intelligence ministry said the twin attacks were carried out by terrorist groups, according to Reuters.

(CGTN)