Iran's Intelligence Ministry said on Thursday it had uncovered a foreign-linked terrorist plot to plant bombs in mosques and other crowded places in Tehran during the country's June 12 presidential election.
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State broadcaster IRIB quoted a ministry statement as saying several terrorist groups had been discovered, adding they were linked to Iran's foreign enemies, including Israel.
"Members of one of the uncovered networks were planning to plant bombs on election day at various crowded Tehran spots, including Ershad and Al-Nabi mosques," the statement said, referring to two prominent mosques in the capital.
It said this plot was uncovered on election day.
Iran often accuses Israel and the United States, its two arch foes, of seeking to destabilise the Islamic Republic.
Official results from last Friday's election showed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had won by a landslide, sparking days of protests by supporters of defeated candidate Mirhossein Mousavi, a moderate who is seeking better ties with the West.
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