Iran Condemns Terrorist Bomb Explosions In Pakistan

Tehran, March 5, IRNA – IRI Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast here Monday seriously condemned terrorist deadly bomb explosions in a Shiˈa inhibited Karachi district. According to IRNA, the information website of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs has further quoted Mehmanparast as announcing the deep regret of the Iranian nation and the Islamic Republic of Iran Government officials and their sympathy with the people and Government of Pakistan, and particularly with the bereaved family members of the terrorist attackˈs victims. The Foreign Ministry has also condemned the matter in a communiqué issued on the sad occasion, considering it a move in line with the enemiesˈ policy of sowing the seeds of discord among the Muslim nations, and ignoring the dire interests of the Pakistani nation, emphasizing that preparations and preventive measures to avoid the occurrence of similar events in the future is a dire necessity. The IRI Ministry of Foreign Affairs has in the communiqué also reminded the entire world countries and the international society of their shared commitment and responsibilities for fighting against the widespread terrorism phenomenon, which has turned into a serious threat against the entire world nations today. March 4th has been declared a national day of mourning for the victims of two terrorist attacks occurring the day before. About 52 people were killed and 170 injured as a result of an explosion in a predominantly Shiite district. The bomb was in a car and was then detonated by a suicide bomber. Karachi authorities fear that the number of victims will increase because of the number of casualties. March 4th has been declared a national day of mourning for the victims of two terrorist attacks occurring the day before. About 52 people were killed and 170 injured as a result of an explosion in a predominantly Shiˈa district. The bomb was in a car and was then detonated by a suicide bomber. Karachi authorities fear that the number of victims will increase because of the number of casualties still in a critical condition. The attacks of radical Sunni groups against Shiˈas, who make up about 20% of Pakistan’s population, are becoming more frequent. Some analysts believe the matter is related to the forthcoming mid-May elections. According to human rights activistsˈ estimates, nearly 400 Shiˈas were killed as a result of inter-religious conflict in 2012./end