Iran's Rouhani brands Paris attacks 'crimes against humanity'

The Iranian President strongly condemned the deadly attacks in Paris

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani strongly condemned the deadly attacks in Paris, branding them "crimes against humanity" in a message to his French counterpart Francois Hollande, the official media said.

"In the name of the Iranian people, who have themselves been victims of terrorism, I strongly condemn these crimes against humanity and offer my condolences to the grieving French people and government," Rouhani wrote, according Irna news agency.