Deadly bomb attack on Shia mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar aimed at sowing discord among Muslims: Iran
Iran has strongly condemned a deadly explosion that ripped through a Shia mosque in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar and killed dozens of people.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Friday that the bomb attack was aimed at sowing discord among Muslims.
"The Pakistani government and security officials should adopt necessary strategies and take serious measures to prevent criminal activities of terrorists," he added.
The Iranian spokesperson also offered condolences to the families of the victims and wished immediate recovery for those injured in the attack.
At least 56 people were killed and 194 others wounded when the blast took place as worshippers had gathered in the Kucha Risaldar mosque in Peshawar’s old city area for congregational Friday prayers.
Peshawar city’s police chief, Muhammed Ejaz Khan, told reporters that the violence ensued when two armed assailants opened fire on policemen outside the mosque.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned the bombing, according to his office.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
Many anti-Shia terrorist groups are active in the South Asian country. Both Daesh and Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have previously carried out similar attacks in the region, located near the border with Afghanistan.
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