The State Department has condemned the terror attacks that took place Wednesday in Iran.

"The United States condemns the terrorist attacks in Tehran today," State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement.

"We express our condolences to the victims and their families, and send our thoughts and prayers to the people of Iran. The depravity of terrorism has no place in a peaceful, civilized world."

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The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the double attack at the Iranian parliament and the shrine of Ayatollah Khomeini in Tehran.