Iranian security forces evacuate civilians after a suicide bomber detonated an explosive in Iran’s Parliament building Wednesday
Both Armenian members of parliament unharmed; community safe.
YEREVAN—Armenia’s president, prime minister, foreign minister and National Assembly speaker each addressed condolence and condemnation messages in wake of Wednesday’s terrorist attacks in Iran, which hit the parliament building, as well as the mausoleum of the late Iranian leader Ayataollah Rouhollah Khomeini, a holy site in the city of Qoum.
The attack on parliament happened while the legislature was in session. Both Armenian parliament members were reportedly unharmed, with one of them, Karen Khanlarian telling ArmRadio that they did not hear the attacks and were told to remain in the parliament chambers.
Condemnation messages from Armenian officials also expressed solidarity with Armenia’s southern neighbor, with which it has enjoyed a robust relationship.
“Attaching importance to security and stability in the neighboring and friendly country, I am confident that the Iranian authorities are taking all necessary measures to prevent such actions,â€
