Multiple news outlets reported that large crowds of people gathered Wednesday night to chant “Death to America” following a bombing in Kerman, Iran, that killed at least 95 people early Wednesday morning. “Death to Israel,” they chanted.
Wednesday after a drone strike removed Major General Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian regime's most respected terrorist leader and commander of the Quds Force, a special terrorist force under the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). Celebrated 4th anniversary. The Revolutionary Guards are both an official branch of Iran's military and a US-designated terrorist organization. Former President Donald Trump ordered an airstrike against Soleimani that also killed Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the head of the Shiite terrorist militia Kataib Hezbollah.
“Soleimani is the most ruthless butcher in the Iranian regime, a monster who has killed and injured thousands of American service members in Iraq,” President Trump said in 2020, shortly after the airstrike. “As the world's top terrorist, Soleimani orchestrated the deaths of countless men, women, and children. He directed the attack on U.S. troops in Iraq in December and was actively planning new attacks. ”
Protesters hold up photos of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani during a demonstration in front of the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul on January 5, 2020. (YASIN AKGUL/AFP via Getty Images)
Thousands of people gathered in Soleimani's hometown of Kerman on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of his “martyrdom,” an annual tradition promoted by Iran's Islamist regime. The morning's events included two explosions within an estimated 10 minutes, with the first causing dozens of casualties and sparking mass violence. The second attack killed several first responders who responded to the scene.Iranian officials Confirmed The death toll on Wednesday night stood at 95, but some of the injured were in critical condition, suggesting the death toll could rise further.
At press time, no individual or organization had claimed responsibility for the blast, but Iranian authorities said it was a terrorist attack after initially suggesting it may have been caused by an accidental gas explosion. But at least one Iranian official has suggested that the United States, Israel, or both are responsible, and Kelman reports that a mob has formed and is chanting “Death to America.” It is said that
Australian ABC network report Iranian state television showed footage of a crowd chanting “Death to Israel” and “Death to America” outside the cemetery where Soleimani was buried. Tasnim news agency under IRGC published There was reportedly online video of crowds gathering to remember the victims of the attack, noting that footage from the city of Gaughan featured chants of “Death to America.”
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“By nightfall, the crowd had returned to Kerman's Martyrs Cemetery, chanting 'Death to Israel' and 'Death to America,'” France 24 said. report.
The French network said a senior Iranian official – Mohammad Jamshidi, an alleged “political aide” of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi – wrote a statement on Twitter accusing Washington and Jerusalem of conspiring to bomb Kerman. I observed that.
“Washington said the US and Israel were not involved in the terrorist attack in Kerman, Iran. Really? The first thing a fox smells is its own roost,” Jamshidi reportedly wrote. “Make no mistake: the United States and the Zionist regime (Israel) are responsible for this crime, and terrorism is only the means.”
Contrary to the accusations, there is no public information to implicate the United States or Israel, and both governments deny having any knowledge of the escalation of the attack. It is noteworthy that Iran's dictator “Supreme Leader” Khamenei and President Raisi omitted any condemnation of the United States or Israel in their statements acknowledging the terrorist attacks.
“Once again, the evil and criminal enemies of the Iranian state caused a tragedy and martyred a large number of dear people in the fragrant atmosphere of Kerman and the Tombs of Martyrs,” Khamenei said. Said Wednesday night, according to a translation published by Tasnim.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, via AP)
“Khamenei added that the criminals could not tolerate the people's love for Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani and their enthusiasm for visiting the tomb of a revered figure on the anniversary of his martyrdom,” Tasnim added. The people of General Soleimani's bright path will not tolerate their atrocities and crimes,” the leader stressed.
Raisi similarly condemned the attack as “indiscriminate and despicable” and vowed to use his authority to bring those responsible to justice.
Iranian state broadcaster Press TV said: “Without a doubt, the perpetrators and those who ordered this dastardly act will be identified soon and punished for their heinous acts by competent security and law enforcement forces.” It was reported. Quote Raisi says:
Iran is the world's take the lead It is a state sponsor of terrorism and is responsible for funding various jihadist organizations within and outside the region. Iran is a prominent financier of the Sunni terrorist organization Hamas, which is responsible for the unprecedented atrocities committed against Israeli civilians on October 7th. Hamas terrorists killed an estimated 1,200 people that day, including young children, the elderly, and the disabled. Many of them were gang crimes. They were subjected to rape, torture, and other crimes against humanity. In response to the attack, Tehran held street parties featuring fireworks and free lemonade to celebrate the killing of innocent people. Crowds at these events also chanted “Death to Israel” and “Death to America,” slogans often used at Iranian political rallies.
