FBI arrests 7 alleged terrorists

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The FBI has arrested seven men in Los Angeles as alleged members of the Mujahadin-e Khalq, commonly referred to as the MEK, officials said.

Agency officials said the MEK is a designated terrorist organization based in Iraq that advocates the overthrow if the Iranian government.

The FBI will have a news conference at 1:30 p.m. EST to announce the arrests. Officials allege that the men provided material support of a designated international terrorist organization. Officials allege that support included fund raising.

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