Iran condemns hostage taking in Sydney

Tehran, Dec 16, IRNA – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson condemned hostage taking in Australia and said resorting to inhuman methods and creating fear, under the name of religion, is by no way acceptable in any circumstances. According to the report of Foreign Ministry Media Department, Marziyeh Afkham expressed surprise over 'unclear and imperfect news about the Iranian refugee' who has been reported as the hostage taker, adding that psychological conditions of the person, who took refuge in Australia two decades ago, had been discussed several times with the Australian officials. Afkham said that situation of the hostage taker had been completely clear to the Australian related officials./end