“Iranian foreign ministry must study the causes of this incident via the help of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation,” he added.

The roots and real causes of such incidents should be inspected, the spokesman said.

Friday terrorist attack at two New Zealand mosques in Christchurch killed 49 people and wounded 40 others. The incident was the country’s worst ever mass shooting, which Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned as a terrorist attack.

The Australian gunman behind the massacre, identified as Brenton Tarrant, streamed the attack on one mosque live on Facebook, after publishing a “manifesto” in which he denounced immigrants, calling them “invaders”. In his manifesto, Tarrant said he saw US President Donald Trump as “symbol of renewed white identity and common purpose.

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“This crime once again reminded us of the need for the vigilance and cooperation of all countries in the fight against terrorism, and emphasizes the fact that true peace will not be established in any part of the world unless the ideological roots of terrorism are eradicated,” Larijani said in the message.

He went on to add, “the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a victim of terrorism with a great deal of financial and human life losses in combating this scourge, is ready to cooperate and work with all independent countries to reach a comprehensive solution to fight against terrorism.”

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“But we’re not surprised,” he highlighted, adding, “banned from travel to the US, and not allowed to abide by our faith if attending French schools, we Iranians know too well what bigotry and hatred of Islam augur.”

In an earlier tweet, he had noted that “Western hypocrisy of defending demonization of Muslims as ‘freedom of expression’ MUST end.”

Friday terrorist attack at two New Zealand mosques in Christchurch killed 49 people and wounded 40 others. The incident was the country’s worst ever mass shooting, which Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned as a terrorist attack.

The Australian gunman behind the massacre, identified as Brenton Tarrant, streamed the attack on one mosque live on Facebook, after publishing a “manifesto” in which he denounced immigrants, calling them “invaders”. In his manifesto, Tarrant said he saw US President Donald Trump as “symbol of renewed white identity and common purpose.”

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