Sunni cleric warns terrorists in Zahedan attack

Prominent Sunni cleric in the Iranian Province of Sistan and Balouchistan warned terrorists behind the recent attack in Zahedan slamming their attack which led to martyrdom of Iranian border guards.

Molavi Abdul Hamid Esmaeel Zehi, Friday prayer leader of Zahedan, issued a message to denounce the attack which led to martyrdom of eight Iranian border guards saying that spread of violence will prevent development of the territory, reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA).

He warned those behind violent attacks and worsen the security situation in the southeastern province saying,” Any violence and insecurity, under any name or with any motivation will hinder development of the country and will worsen the troubles of the people.”

He stressed that the terror attacks are denounced by people from all walks of life in the province.

On Monday eight Iranian border guards have been killed by terrorists in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan near the border with Pakistan.

Sistan-Baluchestan province has seen similar attacks by terrorists who launch hit-and-run attacks and flee to neighboring Pakistan.