Iran Condemns Attack on Pakistan’s Ex-PM

In comments on Friday, Nasser Kanaani condemned the shooting attack against Imran Khan.

The Iranian spokesman also wished health and speedy recovery for the former Pakistani prime minister and the other people injured in the attack.

Khan was shot in his right shin on Thursday, when his anti-government protest convoy came under attack. His life was not in danger.

A total of 14 people were injured, doctors said. One of Khan’s supporters died after sustaining bullet wounds.

Khan was taken to a hospital in Lahore after the attack.

The attack took place in Wazirabad, nearly 200km (124 miles) from Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.

For the past week, Khan has been leading a protest march to Islamabad to demand snap elections.

The identity of the gunman, who was arrested by police, was not immediately made clear. No group has claimed responsibility.