Two bombs have exploded in the southern Iranian cities of Dezful and Abadan, according to Iranian reports. In both cities, the devices were planted in the governor's offices, the official Irna news agency says. No serious injuries were reported. The attacks are the latest in a series to hit the southern Khuzestan province, at the heart of Iran's oil industry. Eight people died when bombs exploded by a government office and bank in the provincial capital Ahwaz a month ago. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the latest explosions, according to reports. "Hopefully, those behind the bombings will soon be found and punished," Dezful Governor-general Hamid Ghanaati told Irna. The oil-rich Khuzestan province, which is home to about two million ethnic Arabs, has been rocked by a wave of unrest in recent months. ... http://news.bbc.co.uk censor News |
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