President Rouhani strongly condemns Paris terrorist attacks

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, Nov 14, IRNA -- President Hassan Rouhani strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Paris which claimed lives of over 120 civilians.

In a message to his French counterpart Francois Hollande on Satureday, the Iranian President condemned the terrorist attacks in Paris which claimed heavy casualties.

The president blasted the incident in the name of the Iranian nation.

President Rouhani said the death of many civilians in the terrorist attacks caused deep grief for the Iranian people.

He said he strongly condemned the incident on behalf of the Iranian nation who are victims of the evil phenomenon of terrorism.

The President further underlined the need for global efforts to fight all terrorist groups.

A string of coordinated attacks in and around the French capital of Paris left at least 120 people dead and some 200 others injured; a state of emergency is declared in the European country shaken by the horrific attacks.

1424**1771