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Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Shias in Pakistan

15:19 - February 14, 2015
News ID: 2849566
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry spokeswoman slammed the Friday terrorist attack that targeted Shias in the Pakistani city of Peshawar.

Marziyeh Afkham said terrorist attacks against innocent people run counter to the teachings of Islam and human values.
She also expressed sympathy with the families of the victims.
At least 21 people were killed after several gunmen threw grenades and opened fire on worshipers around the time of Friday prayers, following which a series of explosions were heard at the Imamia mosque.
The explosions in the restive city also injured more than 60. 
The attack occurred two weeks after an explosion on a Shia mosque and religious center in southern Pakistan killed 61 people.
The January 30 attack took place when people were performing Friday Prayers in Shikarpur district of Sindh Province. Dozens were also wounded in the attack.
The Jundallah militant group, linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed responsibility for the January attack.

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