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Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack, Demands Strong UN Response

Strategic Insights

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Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, has urged the UN chief and the UN Security Council to condemn in the strongest terms possible a recent deadly terrorist attack on police forces in southeastern Iran. The attack, claimed by the Jaish al-Adl terrorist group, resulted in the deaths of five members of the Iranian law enforcement forces. This is not an isolated incident, as a similar attack on July 26 left six civilians, including a mother and her six-month-old baby, dead and 24 others injured. Iravani emphasized that any double standards or selective approach in condemning terrorism undermines the credibility of the Security Council.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Jaish al-Adl terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack on police forces in southeastern Iran, resulting in the deaths of five members of the law enforcement forces.
  • The attack is a flagrant violation of international law, including international humanitarian law, and exposes the inhumane and extremist nature of the terrorist group.
  • The Iranian government has called on the Security Council and the UN secretary-general to condemn the terrorist act in the strongest possible terms without any ambiguity.
  • The terrorist group continues to operate with links to and support from Daesh-Khorasan (Daseh-K) Takfiri terror outfit as well as foreign sponsors in blatant impunity.
  • The Islamic Republic of Iran has emphasized that those who provide support, shelter, or any facilitation to such terrorist groups bear full responsibility for their crimes and must be held fully accountable.

Statistics:

  • Five members of the Iranian law enforcement forces were killed in the terrorist attack.
  • The attack occurred in the Daman District of Iranshahr County in the Sistan and Baluchestan province.
  • The Jaish al-Adl terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
  • Between July 26 and the current attack, a total of 11 law enforcement officers and civilians have lost their lives in terrorist attacks in Iran.
  • 24 civilians were injured in the July 26 attack on the Sistan and Balouchestan provincial courthouse.

Sources:

  • Press TV, "Iranian FM urges UN to condemn terrorist attack on police forces in southeastern Iran", August 2022, available at:
  • UN News, "Iran urges international community to take concrete steps to combat terrorism, suppress financing of terrorist groups", August 2022, available at:

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