Iran Urges Forming True International Anti-Terror Coalition to Replace Current “Theatrical” Ones

Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi has called for the formation of a true international coalition against terrorists to replace the current “theatrical” ones.

In a statement on Thursday, Qassemi was commenting on yesterday’s recent deadly terror attack in London.

The Iranian diplomat condemned the attack and expressed Iran’s sympathy with the families of the victims as well as those injured in the brutal car-ramming and stabbing incident outside the UK Parliament in London.

According to Press TV, Qassemi emphasized the need for the formation of an all-inclusive global alliance aimed at “sincerely” fighting terrorism free from “double standards.”

 He further warned, “No country can consider itself immune from terrorism and terrorists as long as we witness the [establishment of] inefficient and theatrical coalitions at international and regional levels to fight terror as well as the double standards being pursued by the Western countries in countering this heinous and inhumane phenomenon.”

“Today, terrorism knows no borders,” said the Iranian official. “In order to uproot this evil and odious phenomenon, the channels for sending arms and equipment to the terrorists should be cut and the financial and moral support for the countries and groups disseminating terrorist ideas should be stopped.”

ISIS claims responsibility for London attack: reports

The so-called “Islamic State” (ISIS) claimed responsibility for Wednesday’s attack in London in which four people plus the attacker died, Amaq news agency, which is linked to ISIS terror group, said Thursday.

Prime Minister Theresa May had earlier told MPs the government’s “working assumption is that the attacker was inspired by Islamist ideology.”

The attacker was British-born and known to the intelligence services, May told parliament, according to the Politico news.

She said the man, whom she did not name, had been a “peripheral figure” when he became known to intelligence officials and there had been no indication he was involved in any terrorist plot.

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