Iran condemns abduction of its pilgrims in Syria
News Code: 30782584 (2347328) Publish Date :
06/11/1390 - 22:57
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Tehran, Jan 26, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast
condemned the abduction of 11 Iranian pilgrims in central Syria on Thursday.

Mehmanparast called on Syrian officials to do their best for immediate
release of the kidnapped Iranian nationals.

“According to reports, a total of 11 Iranian pilgrims who were on a
pilgrimage journey to Syria by bus were kidnapped en route Halab to Damascus
in central Syria on Thursday,” he added.

Mehmanparast called such measures as contrary to moral and international
commitments.

“Abduction of Iranian pilgrims is not justifiable and it is expected from
the Syrian officials to take necessary measures for release of Iranian
nationals,” he added.

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