On Friday October 28, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon extended condolences to his Iranian counterpart Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi over the loss of lives in a terrorist attack committed Shiraz.
“In connection with the brutal attack on the Shah Cheragh holy shrine in Shiraz resulting in the death of civilians, I express deep condolences to you and relatives and friends of those killed in the terrorist attack,” Rahmon said in his message of condolence.
Tajik leader also noted that he strongly condemns that terrorist attack and underlined the necessity of strengthening the joint struggle against all manifestations of terrorism and extremism.
I ask the Almighty for mercy and forgiveness for the dead and speedy full recovery for those injured,” the message says.
In the evening of October 26, a terrorist armed with a machinegun opened fire on the pilgrims and evening prayer worshippers at the Shah Cheragh holy shrine, killing 15 innocent people, including some women, children and elderly folks, and wounding 40 others.
