Medvedev offers condolences to Iran over terror attack
Tehran Times Political Desk

TEHRAN -– Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has sent a letter of condolence to his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad over the terrorist attack in the southeastern part of Iran.

On Sunday, a terrorist attack killed over 40 people, including five senior commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan.

The terrorist group Jundullah, also known as the Rigi group because it is led by Abdul-Malek Rigi, has claimed responsibility for the attack, which was carried out in the city of Pishin, near the border with Pakistan.

Medvedev, in his letter, said he believes it is necessary that all countries take collective measures to fight terrorism and extremism.

He also said that Russia is ready to cooperate with Iran in this regard.

Meanwhile, Iraqi president Jalal Talibani has denounced the attack in his message to Ahmadinejad.

Talibani said that the attack was aimed at sowing discord between Sunnis and Shias.

He also called on all countries not to allow those people who sponsor such crimes

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