IRGC: Kerman terror attacks failed to undermine security, unity
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Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps pledges that Iran will continue on the path of General Qassem Soleimani.
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Iranian Islamic Revolution Guard members march during a parade ceremony marking the 28th anniversary of the onset of the Iran-Iraq war, Sunday, September 21, 2008. (AP)
In a strongly-worded statement released on Thursday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) condemned yesterday's terrorist attacks in Kerman as an "indiscriminate and spiteful" act aimed at sowing insecurity in the country.
The twin explosions targeted a crowd of hundreds in ceremonial processions commemorating the fourth anniversary of the martyrdom of Iran’s late anti-terror commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.
According to the most recent reports, the terrorist attacks claimed the lives of 84 people and left 284 others wounded, some in critical condition.
Attributing the attack to "cowardly enemies," the IRGC asserted that it was a failed attempt to undermine the nation's unity, particularly the strong support for General Soleimani among the Iranian populace. The statement warned that Iran is determined to continue on the path set by General Soleimani and thwart any evil intentions by its adversaries.
The IRGC further emphasized that the terrorists' actions demonstrated their inability to compensate for the defeats they suffered before the military prowess of General Soleimani. Despite the heinous bombings, the statement underscored that acts of terror would not fracture Iran's cohesion and security.
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Sayyed Khamenei, Iran Minister of Interior warn terrorists of severe consequences
The leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei offered condolences to families of martyrs and vowed that the terrorists responsible for the attack would receive a severe response.
Commenting on the terrorist attack, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmed Vahidi said that the response to this "cowardly act will be decisive." Minister Vahidi said that the second bombing occurred as citizens were gathering to rescue the victims of the first bombing.
Vahidi said that the killing of children and women was a response to the slap the terrorists had received from the Axis of Resistance.
In a statement on Wednesday, Sayyed Khamenei expressed that the "wicked enemies" of Iran could not tolerate the reverence and love for General Qassem Soleimani and visits to his place of rest on the anniversary of his martyrdom.
Syria denounces Kerman attacks, confirms solidarity with Iran
Earlier today, the Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned in the strongest terms the two "treacherous terrorist attacks" that targeted innocent people in the Iranian province of Kerman, on Wednesday.
The Foreign Ministry said, in its statement, that "this terrorist attack will not undermine Iran's resolve and determination to fight terrorism and stand by righteous causes."
Moreover, the statement affirmed "Damascus' full solidarity with Iran against the terrorist attacks and shameful plots against the country."
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