Iranian president condemns attacks in Afghanistan, raids on Al-Aqsa mosque

TEHRAN: APRIL. 24 – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Saturday condemned the bomb attacks in Afghanistan and Israeli police’s recent raids on the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, according to the Iranian presidency’s website.

The Iranian president told a religious ceremony that protecting Afghan people’s lives, including the country’s Shiite Muslims, is a responsibility of the Taliban-led caretaker government, urging the country’s rulers to fulfill their responsibility and take action against the perpetrators of such crimes against Afghan Muslims, who are fasting, in mosques.

Later in the day, in a message in reaction to and condemnation of the recurring attacks on Afghan schools and mosques, Raisi warned against the increasing threats against Afghan people and regional nations. He also noted that Iran is prepared to help treat those injured in the attacks.

-Xinhua