Iran: February 5, 2000

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the ones used in an attack earlier.

Rebels launched a mortar attack in Tehran, with the presidents office as the target. There were several injuries. Iranian military commanders threatened retaliation against Iraq, which provides bases for the rebels. Although many observers feel the rebels have little support inside Iran, the rebels are able to operate without being turned in by the locals. There is still a lot of tension between religious conservatives and a growing number of Iranians who want a more personally and