Iran categorically slammed the recent terrorist attack in Parachinar, Pakistan, extending condolences to Pakistani nation and government over the attack.
"Terrorism is the most important security problem in the region and the
world which has targeted peace and security of countries and nations
without any exception,” said Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram
Qassemi.
He said that battling terrorism needs boosting all-out efforts of regional states and the international community.
At least 25 people were killed in a blast at the Sabzi Mandi (vegetable market) in Kurram Agency's Parachinar area on Saturday morning, a district political administration official said.
"At least 25 people have been killed and 49 wounded,” Assistant Political Agent Shahid Ali told DawnNews.
Ikramullah Khan, a senior government official in Parachinar, said that the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) which was hidden in a vegetable box. The explosion was remote-controlled, a bomb disposal squad official said.
In a text message sent to journalists, the proscribed Lashkar-i-Jhangvi al-Alami claimed that it, along with Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) splinter Shehryar Mehsud group carried out the attack. However, the Shehryar Mehsud group did not independently claim the bombing.
Noorullah Khan, an official in Parachinar hospital, said that 11 bodies and more than 40 injured had been taken to the hospital.
A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the blast took place at 08:50 am local time,