Iran arrests 'terrorist team' linked to Israel in a town southwest of Tehran, state media says
June 17 (Reuters) - Iranian security forces on Tuesday arrested a "terrorist team" linked to Israel with explosives in a town southwest of the capital Tehran, Iranian state media reported.
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