Politicians, intellectuals across the world denounced terrorist attack in Kerman, Iran
Politicians, intellectuals, clerics, and all political wings across the world strongly denounced the terrorist attack in Kerman, Iran.
According to Shafaqna, on the 4th anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani, Kerman was the scene of a terrorist attack during which 2 huge explosions occurred, 95 innocent persons were martyred and 211 others were injured.
The terrorist attack evoked the reaction of so many politicians, intellectuals, clerics, and all political wings across the world.
The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s message of condolences
The Office of the Grand Ayatollah Sistani in Najaf Ashraf issued a message of condolences to the Iranian nation following the terrorist attack in Kerman.
“The terrorist incident today in Kerman province, which tragically claimed the lives of hundreds of innocent people, has caused great sadness and sorrow. We extend our condolences to bereaved families and honorable people of Iran. We pray to God for the mercy and grace of the martyrs and recovery of the injured,” the message reads.
Ayatollah Khamenei: “The terrorist attack in Kerman will be met with a strong response”
Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khamenei, has issued a message following the martyrdom of a number of pilgrims who were martyred in a terrorist attack while en route to the tomb of Martyr General Soleimani in Kerman’s Garden of Martyrs on January 3, 2024.
“The stony-hearted criminals could not tolerate seeing the love and affection of the people for visiting the tomb of their great commander, Martyr Qasem Soleimani. They should know that the soldiers who are traveling on the bright path of Soleimani will not tolerate their vileness and crime. As of now, both the hands stained with the blood of innocent people and the corrupt, evil minds that led them to this miscalculation will definitely be the target of a severe pounding and a deserving retribution. They should know that, God willing, this tragedy will be met with a strong response,” Iran’s Supreme Leader expressed in the message.
Iranian President vows swift punishment for those behind Kerman terror attacks
President Ebrahim Raisi has strongly condemned a terrorist attack in the southeastern city of Kerman that killed and wounded hundreds of people, vowing that those responsible for the cowardly act will be identified and punished.
Iran’s Ex-President: Foul terrorism created a disaster once more
Iran’s Ex-President, Seyyed Muhammad Khatami strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kerman.
“The foul terrorism which is the greatest enemy of human beings and peaceful life, created a disaster once more,” he said issuing a condolence message.
Ahmad Massoud: We stand beside Iranian nation to fight against extremist ideologies
Ahmad Massoud, the Leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan issued a condolence message for the martyrdom of tens of citizens of the brotherly country of Iran.
He emphasized in the message: We stand beside the Iranian nation in the common struggle against extremist ideologies and alien from our common culture, religion, and civilization, until we achieve security and peace.
Erdoğan: We are deeply saddened by the heinous terrorist attacks carried out in the Kerman
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his condolences to Iran in light of the terrorist attacks that aimed at a gathering commemorating the late General in the burial site of Qassem Soleimani in Kerman.
Erdoğan published on X: “We are deeply saddened by the heinous terrorist attacks carried out in the Kerman province of Iran. I wish God’s mercy to those who lost their lives in the attacks and a speedy recovery to those who were injured.”
Egypt’s Al-Azhar: We strongly denounce recent explosions in Kerman
Egypt’s Al-Azhar strongly denounced recent explosions in Kerman’s Garden of Martyrs and condoled the terrorist attack to the family of victims and the Iranian nation.
Iraq condemned terrorist bombings in Kerman
Iraq’s Presidency of the Republic condemned the terrorist bombings that occurred in the Iranian city of Kerman while confirming Iraq’s solidarity and standing in the face of this shameful terrorist act.
A statement from the Presidency of the Republic received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) said: “The Presidency of the Republic condemns the terrorist bombings that occurred in the Iranian city of Kerman, which resulted in dozens of casualties and injuries among innocent civilians.”
According to the statement, the Presidency of the Republic affirmed: “Iraq’s solidarity and stand against this shameful terrorist act.”
Sayyed Nasrallah condemns terrorist attack on Iran’s Kerman
Hezbollah Secretary General reiterated condolences and felicitations on the martyrdom of General Soleimani, Hajj Al-Muhandis and their Iraqi companions, condemning the terrorist attack on Iran’s Kerman, which claimed more than 80 martyrs.
Martyrdom of General Suleimani terrified the enemies more than his presence, and the attack on the visitors of his tomb is the proof, according to Sayyed Nasrallah.
Sayyed Nasrallah indicated that martyr Soleimani’s image, might and determination are present in all fields of resistance, adding that all the resistance achievements rely mainly on the sacrifices of the Iranian general.
Vladimir Putin condoled with Ayatollah Khamenei
In a message shortly after the attack, Russian President Vladimir Putin condoled with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei over the tragic incident.
Islamic Jihad Movement of Palestine condemned terrorist attack in Kerman
Islamic Jihad Movement of Palestine has also strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kerman, Iran.
Ammar al-Hakim expressed strong condemnation of the terrorist measure in Kerman
Ammar al-Hakim, the head of the National Wisdom Movement of Iraq, was another prominent figure who has expressed strong condemnation about the terrorist measure in Kerman which led to the martyrdom of dozens of innocent people.
Yemen’s Ansarallah condemned the terrorist bombing
The political bureau of Yemen’s Ansarallah also issued a statement which condemned the terrorist bombing and extended condolences to Iranian people and leadership.
Cuban President strongly condemned the terrorist attack
In his statement, the Cuban President, Miguel-Diaz Canel, stressed that his country strongly condemns the terrorist attack during the ceremony commemorating the fourth anniversary of the assassination of Martyr Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, General Qassem Soleimani.
Venezuelan government expressed strong condemnation of terrorist attack in Kerman
On the same note, the Venezuelan government expressed its strong condemnation of the terrorist attack that occurred in Kerman.
Nicaraguan government expressed its solidarity with the Iranian people
The Nicaraguan government expressed its solidarity with the Iranian people and the families of all the victims, adding “We reaffirm our respect and admiration for General Qassem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his martyrdom.”
EU’s Borrell condemns Kerman terrorist incident
Speaking in a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy condemned the terrorist explosions in Kerman.
In this call, Borrell offered his condolences to the families of the victims as well as the government and the nation of Iran and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Germany’s Foreign Ministery condemned the terror attack in Iran
Germany’s Foreign Ministery condemned the terror attack in Iran on X social media, expressing that the high score of casualties of today’s explosions which includes many children saddened us deeply.
source: shafaqna