Iran, world condemn deadly terror attack in London

Condemnations are pouring in from across the world after a terrorist attack in London claimed the lives of at least seven people and sent nearly 50 others to hospitals.

According to Press TV, the deadly incident occurred late on Saturday night after terrorists aboard a van mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and then stabbed many others in the Borough Market area of bars and restaurants.

Three men, believed to be the attackers, were shot by police at Borough Market.

On Sunday, Iran condemned the terror attack in the heart of Britain and said the hike in such incidents around the world is a “wake-up call” for the entire international community.

In a statement, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi called on certain states to stop “pursuing their short-term political and economic goals, which seem to be strategic, in favor of security for their citizens as well as the entire world.”

“To uproot terror, it is necessary that they [those states] address the root causes as well as main financial and ideological sources of extremism and violence, which are clear to everyone,” he added. 

Qassemi said the only way to end terrorism is for all world countries “to play an honest and responsible part in the global wave against terrorism and extremism free from any double standard.”

German Chancellor Angela Merkel offered condolences to the victims and their families, saying that Germany was “resolutely at Britain’s side” after the attack in London.

Meanwhile, Emmanuel Macron, the new French president, also said his country stood “more than ever at Britain’s side” following attacks in central London.

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he was following the latest incidents in London “with horror,” adding, “Thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Please stay safe.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin also denounced the fatal attack and expressed “his profound condolences” to the British people, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian news agencies.

“This crime shocks with its cruelty and cynicism,” Putin was quoted as saying in a telegram to British Prime Minister Theresa May.

“The Russian president expressed his certainty that the common response to what has happened should be an increase in combined efforts in the fight against the forces of terror around the world,” the Kremlin said.

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