President Ebrahim Raisi traveled to Kerman on Friday to take part in a funeral held for victims of the tragedy.
At least 89 people were killed and hundreds more were injured in the twin blasts, claimed by the Daesh terror group.
Iran to seal off porous borders with Afghanistan, Pakistan to beef up security
“The plan to block the border is a comprehensive plan which has different dimensions,” said Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi.
“It is not only a wall. Different measures will be adopted to seal off the border,” he added.
The minister noted the project will be managed and implemented by the Armed Forces.
“The plan to seal off the border takes time. So, porous stretches of the border which are being abused take priority,” he said.
His comments come as many illegal immigrants and sometimes terrorists have slipped into Iran from Afghanistan and Pakistan, jeopardizing national security.
On Wednesday two bomb blasts ripped through the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman, killing 89 people and injuring hundreds more.
President Raisi in Kerman, two days into terror deadly blasts
Ebrahim Raisi is in Kerman to take part in a funeral for the victims of twin terrorist attacks which hit a rally in the city on Wednesday marking the fourth anniversary of the martyrdom of general Soleimani.
89 people were killed and nearly 300 others were injured in the terror incident.
The Daesh terror group has reportedly claimed responsibility for the blasts.
Iran calls for regional cooperation in fighting terrorism, following deadly incident in Kerman
Hossein Amirabdollahian made the plea in a phone conversation with his Syrian counterpart, Faisal Mekdad on Thursday.
His comments follow the Wednesday terror incident in the southern Iranian city of Kerman that saw the killing of at least 84 people and the injury of around 300 more.
Daesh terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the terrorist blasts.
Faisal Mekdad, the Foreign Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic, also strongly condemned Wednesday’s terrorist incident in Kerman.
Mekdad also expressed sympathy for the families of the dead.
Additionally, Mekdad conveyed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s condolences to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Also in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan conveyed Turkey’s government and people’s condolences and solidarity to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran following Wednesday’s terrorist attack in Kerman.
Meanwhile, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced that in homage to the martyrs of the terrorist attack in Kerman and in order to express solidarity with the noble families affected by this tragedy, the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran was raised to half-mast across all embassies, consulates general, and international missions worldwide on Thursday.
At least 84 people were killed and around 300 others were injured in the Kerman blasts on Wednesday.
Tehran’s Milad Tower dims lights in remembrance of Kerman terror attack victims
The Milad Tower’s illumination faded from 8:00 PM to 9:24 PM, symbolizing a nation’s reverence for the oppressed souls, and in solemn remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attack.
On January 3, twin explosions targeted a ceremony held in Kerman to mark the martyrdom anniversary of the Iranian anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.
84 were killed and around 300 others were injured in the blasts. Daesh is said to have claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack.
Iran’s president: Israel trying to spread insecurity, instability to other parts of region
In a phone call with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday, Raisi said that having failed to achieve its goals in the ongoing genocidal war against the Palestinian people in Gaza, the Israeli regime is currently under international pressure, desperately seeking to spread insecurity to other parts of the region.
“The Iranian nation has proven that such terrorist acts cannot dent their will, national cohesion and resilient spirit,” he emphasized.
Raisi expressed confidence that further communication between Tehran and Doha at different levels will definitely lead to the development of bilateral, regional and international relations and play an effective role in the joint fight against the Israeli regime’s crimes.
For his part, the Qatari emir strongly condemned the cowardly crime of the terrorist attack in Kerman which he said was carried out by those seeking to spread insecurity in Iran.
Al Thani added that Qatar is assured about Iran’s national unity and stands united with the Islamic Republic.
He emphasized that Iran and Qatar must boost cooperation and hold deeper consultations with the regional and Muslim countries to stop the Israeli regime’s crimes against the oppressed people of Gaza.
Two terrorist blasts took place near the burial site of Iran’s late anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in the southeastern city of Kerman on Wednesday during a ceremony marking his fourth martyrdom anniversary.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said 84 people were killed in the bloody attacks. He added that the incident also left 284 wounded, some in critical condition.
In a statement on Wednesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stressed those who ordered and carried out the twin terrorist attacks in Kerman will definitely face a fitting punishment and a harsh response.
Iranian intl. expert speculates on potential Israeli tole in deadly Kerman terrorist blast
Nasri indicated that while it’s improbable that Israel acted in coordination with the United States, the aim behind Israel’s actions might be to compel the US government into a direct conflict with Iran.
Highlighting the typical motive behind terrorist acts to sow fear and manipulate government policy, Nasri implied that Israel’s recent actions aimed to escalate tensions, potentially dragging Iran into a broader regional military conflict.
Responding to experts suggesting the attack might goad Iran into actions further associating it with regional instability, Nasri highlighted Israel’s dual objectives: psychological impact and strategic military goals.
He emphasized the potential dilemma facing Iranian decision-makers – balancing their public image and deterrence power against the possibility of direct regional conflict.
Kerman blasts reveal brutal nature of enemies of Islam: Iran’s Army
“This act of terrorism, which killed a group of innocent people, shows the brutality and savage nature of the enemies of Islam and the Islamic establishment,” it said.
It added that the terrorist attacks also proved the enemies’ hatred and enmity towards the noble Iranian nation.
The Iranian Army emphasized that the despicable act will not dent the determination and will of the Iranian nation in their fight against terrorism and will rather increase their unity and coherence.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi stated 84 people were killed in the bloody attacks. He added that the incident also left 284 wounded, some in critical condition.
In a statement on Wednesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said those who ordered and carried out the twin terrorist attacks in Kerman will definitely face a fitting punishment and a harsh response.
IRGC says recent terror attack failed effort to induce insecurity, instability in Iran
In a statement on Thursday, the IRGC condemned Wednesday’s two terrorist blasts, which killed 84 people and wounded 284 others, some in critical condition. Medical services announced the death toll is expected to rise.
The twin explosions took place near the burial site of Iran’s late anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in Kerman during a ceremony marking his fourth martyrdom anniversary.
The IRGC said the terrorist attack was in revenge for high respect of the Iranian nation, particularly the brave young generation, for General Soleimani.
It warned the coward enemies that the Iranian nation would strongly continue General Soleimani’s path and would prevent them from achieving their evil goals.
The statement added the heinous terrorist bombings showed that the enemies are unable to compensate for the defeats they had suffered by General Soleimani.
In a statement on Wednesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said those who ordered and carried out the twin terrorist attacks in Kerman will definitely face a fitting punishment and a harsh response.
President Raisi says terrorism will never undercut Iran’s cohesion, strategy
“The Iranian nation’s enemies think that they can achieve their illegitimate goals via acts of terror, but the Iranian nation has proven that such crimes cannot disrupt its cohesion, security and strategy,” Raisi said in a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday.
Two terrorist blasts took place near the burial site of Iran’s late anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in the southeastern city of Kerman on Wednesday during a ceremony marking his fourth martyrdom anniversary.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said 84 people were killed in the bloody attacks. He added that the incident also left 284 wounded, some in critical condition.
Medical services announced the death toll is expected to rise.
The initial death toll was higher, but it has since been revised down. According to Mohammad Saberi, the head of Kerman emergency services, the number was adjusted as some of the bodies were severely disfigured, making the count challenging.
Saberi further explained that the death toll currently stands at 84, as confirmed by the country’s Legal Medicine Organization.
In a statement on Wednesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said those who ordered and carried out the twin terrorist attacks in Kerman will definitely face a fitting punishment and a harsh response.
Elsewhere in his phone conversation, Raisi told the Turkish president that the future belongs to the Palestinian people and that the Zionists’ crimes would fail to achieve any outcome.
The Iranian president expressed hope that Israel’s “war machine” would be stopped as soon as possible through cooperation, coordination and consultation between Tehran and other countries, and the disastrous situation in Gaza would come to an end.
Erdogan, for his part, offered his sympathy and condolences to his Iranian counterpart over the heinous terrorist attack in Kerman.
He added the attack once again clearly highlighted the need to fight decisively against all forms of terrorism.
He once again reaffirmed Turkey’s readiness to cooperate with Iran in the battle against all forms of terrorism.
