Iran Press/Iran news: Bahram Ghassemi described the attack as 'inhumane' and 'barbaric', calling on the New Zealand government to quickly identify the perpetrators of this racist act, and confront them by administering justice without any consideration.
“Any terrorist act, no matter where it occurs or by whom it is carried out or under whatever pretext and motives, must be condemned by all countries," said Ghassemi, adding "governments must not allow racist and anti-Islam sentiments to endanger the security and peace of the citizens of their countries," Iran Press reported.
Beginning at about 1.40 p.m. local time, armed gunmen attacked Masjid Al Noor mosque and Linwood Masjid Mosque in Christchurch.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced 49 people have been killed, and at least 50 injured, in Friday's attacks on two Christchurch mosques.105/205
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