The announcement said that one of those arrested was the second one who was directly involved in the attack and the other six ones have been supporting the operation.

A gunman opened fire on the pilgrims in Shah Cheragh on Wednesday killing 13 people, including two children and wounding 30 others.  

The attacker was injured and arrested but succumbed to injuries shortly after being carried to hospital.

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