Switzerland strongly condemns attacks in Iran
Published: Thursday, Jan 4th 2024, 11:20
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Switzerland has condemned the attacks in Iran. In a statement, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Bern expressed its "dismay at the high number of deaths and injuries". On Wednesday, 84 people were killed and 284 injured following explosions in Kerman.
"Our thoughts are with the victims and their families," said a statement issued by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) on the short message portal X on Thursday. Switzerland condemns "the attacks in Kerman in the strongest terms".
On the fourth anniversary of the death of Iranian General Ghassem Soleimani, two powerful explosions occurred in his home town of Kerman near his grave on Wednesday. The Iranian government spoke of a terrorist attack, but did not apportion blame. Iranian hardliners pointed to Israel as the alleged perpetrator. The EU also condemned the attack as an act of terror.
It was the deadliest attack in the 45-year history of the Islamic Republic. The background to the attack is still unclear and no one has claimed responsibility for it. Following the deadly attack on a leading member of the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas in Beirut, which has links to Iran, the situation in the Middle East has become even more tense.
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