TEHRAN- The spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry has denounced the recent terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso and Pakistan. 

Nasser Kanaani expressed condemnation of the terrorist incident that occurred on Friday in Barsalogho, Burkina Faso, which led to numerous casualties among both military personnel and civilians in the region. 

The senior Iranian official extended his condolences to the families affected by this tragedy and wished a swift recovery for those injured. 

On Friday, August 23, the military government of Burkina Faso recognized the likelihood of an imminent attack by JNIM fighters. In response, authorities urged the general public to support the military efforts by helping to dig trenches designed to act as a defensive barrier against the encroaching fighters.

Various videos shared by JNIM militants on social media depicted numerous bodies, primarily of young men, being buried alive in a trench. 

Jama'a Nusrat al Islam waal Muslimin (JNIM) is a militant jihadist organization operating in the Maghreb and West Africa, formed through the unification of Ansar Dine, the Macina Liberation Front, al-Mourabitoun, and the Saharan branch of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.

Additionally, Kanaani condemned the recent wave of terrorist attacks across various regions in Pakistan, particularly in Baluchistan province, which resulted in the loss of lives among police forces and civilians. 

He conveyed his sympathies to the families of the victims and expressed solidarity with the government and people of Pakistan, affirming that the Islamic Republic of Iran opposes terrorism in all its forms and supports Pakistan in its efforts to combat this grave issue.

On Monday, August 26, reports from officials and local media indicated that a minimum of 74 individuals lost their lives in a series of clashes and assaults that spanned several hours in both southwest and northwest Pakistan. 

Among the deceased were 21 militants and 14 members of the security forces. Also, the authorities stated that the assailants torched at least 10 vehicles before making their escape. 

The Baluchistan Liberation Army (BLA), a banned separatist organization, claimed responsibility for the attacks in a statement to local media.