Ministry of Foreign Affairs "Strongly Condemns Iran Kerman Bomb Attack... Terrorism Cannot Be Justified"

On the 3rd (local time), families of explosion victims gathered in the yard of a hospital in Kermanshah, about 820 km southeast of Tehran, the capital of Iran.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed strong condemnation of the explosion incident that occurred in Kerman, Iran.

In a statement on the 4th, the Ministry said, "Our government strongly condemns the bomb attack that took place on the 3rd in Kerman, Iran, and expresses deep concern over the approximately 100 deaths and numerous injuries caused.

It added, "The government extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the victims and their families and wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured."

Furthermore, "The government reaffirms its position that terrorist attacks cannot be justified under any circumstances," it added.

Earlier, on the afternoon of the previous day, during a memorial ceremony marking the 4th anniversary of the death of IRGC Commander Qasem Soleimani at the Martyrs' Cemetery in Kerman city, the capital of Kerman Province located about 820 km southeast of Tehran, Iran, a mysterious explosion occurred.

The incident resulted in over 100 deaths and numerous injuries. Iran has classified the explosion as a terrorist act by external forces and is placing significant weight on the possibility that Israel is behind it.

However, the United States has stated that it was not involved in the explosion and that there is no evidence suggesting Israel's involvement.