The World - News from Aug. 22, 1986
Iranian authorities announced that they have broken up two “terrorist networks” blamed for bombings that have killed 38 people and wounded more than 250 this year. Mohammed Reyshahri, Iranian information minister, said those arrested include monarchists seeking to restore the dynasty of the late Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi and members of the Moujahedeen, which hopes to overthrow the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. He said the suspects were involved in all seven major explosions reported in Tehran and Qom since January.
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