TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Senior Adviser to Iran’s Leader for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Chabahar, southeastern Iran, and said that Islamic Republic of Iran will punish perpetrators and supporters of this heinous act severely.

The full text of his message is read as follows:

Chabahar terrorist attack on Thu. Dec. 6 martyred two police forces and wounded a number of dear fellow countrymen. This terrorist act was a sign of full desperation and frustration of terrorist groups and their supporters in line with destabilizing sovereignty of the country.

Enemies of the country should know that the noble nation and government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with their resistance and perseverance, will foil all conspiracies of enemies waged against the country.

Undoubtedly, the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue its path of dignity and sovereignty and will bring perpetrators and masters of this malicious act into justice. I seize this opportunity to express my heartfelt condolences to the noble people of Sistan and Baluchestan province and bereaved families of the victims.”

Yesterday on Dec. 6, driver of a Toyota Van, laden with explosives, tried to run into the police headquarters in Chabahar but police was brave and vigilant enough to take timely action and prevent him to do so. The suicide bomber then blew himself up at around 09:55 hours local time on Thursday and as a result two police forces were martyred and the suicide attacker was killed.

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