Exclusive-Iran alerted Russia of security threat before Moscow attack, sources say.

Iran alerted Russia about a potential large-scale terrorist operation on Russian soil before the concert hall attack near Moscow last month, according to Reuters, citing three sources familiar with the situation. The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the violence, which resulted in at least 144 deaths. Iran shared the information with Moscow after interrogating those arrested in connection with deadly bombings in Iran.

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