Iranians Denounce Shiraz Terrorist Attack in Countrywide Rally
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranians from all walks of life took to the streets across the country to condemn the terrorist attack on the Shah Cheragh holy site, a venerated shrine in the southern city of Shiraz, Fars Province.
After Friday prayers, protesters gathered all around Iran, including in Tehran, the capital. They waved signs and chanted slogans asking for the prosecution of the perpetrators.
A heavily-armed terrorist assaulted the well-known shrine in Iran's southwest province, killing 15 pilgrims—including a lady and two children—and injuring at least 40 others. The event happened on Wednesday at approximately 5:45 p.m. local time (14:15 GMT), just before the evening prayers.
The attacker opened fire indiscriminately on visitors within the shrine, according to the police commander of Fars province. The perpetrator was wounded and taken into custody by security personnel.
The terrorist who carried out the attack was a foreign national. The Daesh terrorist group claimed responsibility shortly after the attack.
CCTV footage released by local authorities showed the terrorist making his way inside the shrine after hiding an assault rifle in a bag and opening fire at worshipers who tried to flee and hide in corridors.
Condemnations poured in from both inside and outside the Islamic Republic of Iran following the incident.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered condolences to the Iranian nation, assuring that the perpetrators of the “outrageous” crime will definitely face punishment.
The Leader called on security agencies, the Judiciary branch, thinkers, activists, and the entire nation to act in unison to confront the current that is disregarding and disrespecting people’s lives, security, and sanctities.
