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Iran condemns deadly bomb blast in Pakistan’s Balochistan

Sunday, 05 January 2025 9:55 AM [ Last Update: Monday, 06 January 2025 3:47 AM ]

The screengrab shows a plume of smoke rising from a vehicle following a blast in Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan, on January 4, 2025. (Via X)

Iran has strongly condemned a deadly bombing that targeted a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Baluchistan.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Sunday expressed sympathy and condolences to the bereaved families, as well as the Pakistani government and people, over the attack, stressing the need for enhanced efforts to prevent and combat terrorism.

Reports said the blast occurred on Saturday, when a convoy of paramilitary soldiers escorted by the Frontier Corps (FC) vehicles, was traversing the city of Turbat.

The bus carrying FC personnel caught fire after the attack which also destroyed two civilian vehicles and two motorbikes.

A senior provincial administration official, who was speaking on condition of anonymity, said five paramilitary soldiers were killed in the attack, which also wounded nearly 40 others, including civilians.

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militant group claimed responsibility for the bomb explosion.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounced the attack and offered prayers for the deceased and injured.

“Terrorists will not be successful in their nefarious purposes. The government and security forces are working hard against the terrorists. There is a determination to eliminate terrorism from Pakistan,” he said in a statement.

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