Iran Condemns Moscow Concert Hall Fatal Attack
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a terrorist attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall that has killed at least 60 people and injured more than 145.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani on Friday night condemned the “bloody and brutal” terrorist attack in Moscow’s western suburbs.
He also offered condolences to the Russian government and nation, especially the families of the victims of the attack.
The Islamic Republic of Iran stands by Russia after this bitter incident, Kanaani stated.
The Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the brazen attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall.
At least five camouflage-clad gunmen with automatic weapons burst into the packed concert hall in the city’s western suburbs on Friday night as the audience was gathering to watch the veteran rock band Picnic, shooting into the crowd and setting off explosives that started a massive fire.
Russian investigators said more than 60 people had been killed. Health officials said about 145 people were injured, and about 60 of them were in critical condition.
The concert hall, one of the most popular in Moscow, can hold some 6,200 people.