“Although, the Western countries, particularly the US, claim that they have nothing to do with these groups (al-Qaeda and ISIL), there is ample evidence suggesting that these movements have been fabricated by Western powers and their regional elements.” “Leader: Al-Qaeda, ISIL Created by West, Regional Proxies,” Tasnim News Agency, September 4, 2014, http://www.tasnimnews.com/English/Home/Single/487971.
Ali Khamenei, September 4, 2014
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Sep. 4, 2014
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Daily Dose
Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
Fact:
On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility.
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