Iran warns russia of terrorist threat ahead of Crocus City shooting - Reuters
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On the eve of the Crocus City shooting, Iran warned russia of a possible major terrorist attack inside russia, based on information obtained during interrogations of arrested ISIS-K members.
On the eve of the shooting in Crocus City, Iran warned russia of a possible terrorist threat. This was reported by Reuters and UNN , citing their own sources.
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It is noted that in January, the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence reported that it had arrested 35 people involved in the January 3 double terrorist attacks in the southeastern city of Kerman, which killed nearly 100 people.
In addition, on January 19, the Ministry reported that it had arrested the commander of the Afghan branch of ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K).
A few days before the attack in russia, Tehran shared with Moscow information about a possible major terrorist attack inside russia, which was obtained during interrogations of those arrested in connection with the deadly bombings in Iran
The second source, who also wished to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the issue, said that the information Tehran provided to Moscow about the upcoming attack did not include specific details about the time and exact target.
They (ISIS-K members - ed.) were instructed to prepare for a major operation in russia... One of the terrorists (arrested in Iran - ed.) said that some members of the group have already left for russia
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The Iranian Foreign Ministry and the Kremlin did not respond to a request for comment for this story. The White House also did not comment on the issue.
Meanwhile, a source with US intelligence data on the upcoming attack in russia said it was based on intercepts of ISIS-K militants' "chatter.
The publication also adds that it is more difficult for russia to dismiss information from Iran's diplomatic ally about the attack, which has raised doubts about the effectiveness of russian security services.
Reuters emphasized that Moscow and Tehran, which are under Western sanctions, have deepened military and other cooperation after russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Recall
russia is demanding that Ukraine arrest the head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Vasyl Malyuk, accusing him of being responsible for terrorist attacks in russia, including the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall near Moscow.