Tweet by AFP reporter in Tehran:
ISNA parliamentary reporter says shooting continues:
Interior ministry official says attackers entered parliament dressed as women:
President of European Parliament expresses solidarity with Iranians:
Video of interior ministry official offering some details about the two coordinated attacks in the Iranian capital. He said the parliament attackers were wearing women's clothing. He says more than 30 people have been injured and two have been killed.
Our Persian Service Radio Farda has a picture gallery on the attacks:
https://www.radiofarda.com/a/f3-photos-attack/28533221.html
Photos are coming through on the wires showing the tumultuous event in Tehran. You can click on this gallery to see them:
Terror In Tehran: Islamic State Claims Deadly Attacks In Iranian Capital
Several people have been killed after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's shrine in twin attacks on June 7. The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for both incidents.
Reports say wives of two lawmakers have been taken hostage inside the parliament:
So apparently the reports about wives of lawmakers taken as hostage have been denied.