SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS TERRORIST ATTACK IN ZAHEDAN, IRAN

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General condemns the terrorist attack on a bus in the south-eastern city of Zahedan, carrying Iranian security officers, which killed at least 18 people and wounded many more.  He reiterates that no cause can justify the use of terrorist violence.  He extends his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 

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