A top Iranian MP says the United Nations should seriously consider the issue of terrorism in the Islamic Republic following a deadly terror bombing in southeastern city of Chabahar,ILNA reported.
Chairman of the parliament Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh told Mehr news agency on Thursday that the repetition of such unfortunate incidents clearly shows that "the United Nations has not yet performed a review of numerous documents submitted by the Islamic Republic that collectively point to Iran as a victim of terrorist attacks."
The Iranian lawmaker also fumed over "double standards" pursued by some major powers within the Unites Nations concerning scourge of terrorism threatening different countries around the world.
"Unfortunately, there are some countries that in one breath speak out quite brazenly against terrorism, and in the same breath are directly involved in terror activities," he emphasized.
Falahatpisheh went on to say that the Islamic Republic itself has long been a victim of terrorism while at the same time stands witness to the "lack of due attention" on the part of the United Nations.
He further urged UN officials to move expeditiously to take the issue of terrorism in Iran into full consideration, insisting that it is highly suggested that the United Nations review terrorism-related documents submitted by Iran as a matter of urgency, and take a stance in defending the rights of the Islamic Republic in the bloc.
The Iranian MP made the remarks in the wake of the deadly terrorist bombing at the Imam Hussein (PBUH) mosque in Chabahar in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan on Wednesday.
At least 39 people, including women and children, were killed and 83 others were wounded when a bomb exploded near crowds of mourners,who had gathered to participate in Tasua ceremonies commemorating the martyrdom of the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and the third Shia Imam.
Jundallah -- a Pakistani-based terrorist group that has carried out a number of bombings, assassination attempts, and terrorist attacks in Iran -- claimed responsibility for the attack.
Jundallah leader Abdolmalek Rigi was arrested by Iranian intelligence forces in February 2010 and executed in June for 79 counts of terror offenses, including armed robbery, bombing operations and armed attacks on police and civilians.
Jundallah's leader Abdolmalek Rigi was arrested by Iranian intelligence forces in February 2010 and executed in June for 79 counts of terror offenses, including armed robbery, bombing campaigns and armed assaults on police and civilians.
In his confessions, Rigi confirmed that the terror group received training in Pakistan and that "certain Pakistani officials issued travel documents for the terrorists," Iran's deputy interior minister said earlier on Thursday.
Rigi also revealed details of his dealings with US government and military operatives in a televised confession, saying that he was promised unlimited funds and resources for "waging an insurgency" in Iran.
UN urged to review terrorism in Iran
At least 39 people, including women and children, were killed and 83 others were wounded when a bomb exploded near crowds of mourners,who had gathered to participate in Tasua ceremonies commemorating the martyrdom of the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and the third Shia Imam.
