Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed strong condemnation on Wednesday for the "shocking by its cruelty" terrorist attack that took place earlier in the day in Iran, resulting in at least 103 casualties near the tomb of a general assassinated in 2020.
Russian President Vladimir Putin © Mena Today
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed strong condemnation on Wednesday for the "shocking by its cruelty" terrorist attack that took place earlier in the day in Iran, resulting in at least 103 casualties near the tomb of a general assassinated in 2020.
While no group has officially claimed responsibility for the attack, speculations have arisen, pointing fingers at either elements within the Iranian opposition or extremist factions associated with the Iranian regime.
"The assassination of peaceful individuals visiting a cemetery is shocking in its cruelty and cynicism," lamented President Putin in a message sent to his Iranian counterparts, President Ebrahim Raïssi and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to the Kremlin.
"We strongly condemn terrorism in all its forms," he added, reaffirming Russia's commitment to combatting terrorism globally and acknowledging Iran as an ally in this endeavor.
The terror attack occurred near the gravesite of a prominent Iranian general.
As investigations into the attack continue, the international community is closely monitoring the situation, with a focus on the complex political dynamics within Iran.
An apparent drone attack - claimed by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia - hit central Tel Aviv in the early hours of Friday, killing one man and slightly wounding four others, the Israeli military and emergency services said.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, called Iran's newly elected President Massoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday to congratulate him on his recent election victory, according to Saudi state media reports.
Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk said on Wednesday that disruption to its container shipping via the Red Sea had extended beyond trade routes between the Far East and Europe to its entire global network.
To make this website run properly and to improve your experience, we use cookies. For more detailed information, please check our Cookie Policy.
Necessary cookies enable core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.