Guterres condemns an attack in the Iranian city of Kerman

4 January 2024 (UN) The Secretary-General of the United Nations strongly condemned yesterday’s attack on a memorial ceremony in the city of Kerman in the Islamic Republic of Iran, which reportedly killed more than 100 people and injured many more.

In a press statement attributed to his spokesman’s office, Secretary-General António Guterres called for those responsible for the attack to be held accountable. The Secretary-General offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the people and the Government of Iran. He expressed his wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured.

It was reported that the attack occurred near the grave of Qassem Soleimani, the former commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, in Kerman Province, which is witnessing the commemoration of the fourth anniversary of his killing.