Security Council condemns terrorist bus attack in Iran

Condemning yesterday’s terrorist bus attack in Iran which killed at least 18 people, the United Nations Security Council today called for those responsible for the deadly incident to be brought to justice.

The Council’s reaction to the attack on the vehicle carrying Iranian security officers in the south-eastern city of Zahedan came in a statement to the press delivered by the current president of the 15-member body, Peter Burian of Slovakia.

“The members of the Security Council reiterated that no cause can justify the use of terrorist violence,” he said. “They underlined the need to bring to justice the perpetrators, organizers and sponsors of this terrorist attack, as with all terrorist attacks.”

The Council’s words came on the heels of a similar statement issued yesterday by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Both extended condolences to those affected by the attack.