AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement carried by Anadolu news agency, condemned the assassination of Fakhrizadeh.
"We are saddened that the Iranian scientist lost his life as a result of an armed attack in Tehran. We condemn this heinous murder, and extend our condolences to the Iranian government and the family of the deceased,” the statement reads.
It said Turkey condemns any attempt to disrupt the peace and tranquility in the region and is against all forms of terrorism, no matter who the perpetrators or targets are.
"We hope that those who committed the action will be brought to light and be held accountable before justice. We invite all parties to act with common sense and moderation, and to avoid attempts that will lead to an escalation in the region,” it added.
In a tweet, Turkey’s parliamentary speaker referred to those responsible for the killing as “terrorist”.
“The assassination of the Iranian scientist was an act of terrorism. Whether it was committed by an illegal or a “legal” organization or a state makes no difference,” Mustafa Sentop said.
Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Jorge Arreaza also condemned the attack on Twitter, calling the killing of the scientist a “terrorist attack”.
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the head of the Research and Innovation Organization of the Iranian Ministry of Defense, was assassinated in a terrorist attack on Friday.
Fakhrizadeh was the only Iranian scientist whose name had been mentioned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a program, and Israeli media reported that his assassination plot had once failed a few years ago.
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source : PressTV
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29 November 2020
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The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement carried by Anadolu news agency, condemned the assassination of Fakhrizadeh.