Saudi Arabia condemns blasts that killed nearly 100 in Iran

People gather at the scene of explosions during a ceremony held to mark the death of late Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, in Kerman, Iran, Jan. 3, 2024. (Reuters)
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  • Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry extended it condolences and sympathy to Iran, wishing the injured a speedy recovery

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday condemned two explosions that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran to commemorate commander Qassem Soleimani.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the Kingdom’s rejection and condemnation of the terrorist bombings that targeted civilians in Iran,” a statement said.

The foreign ministry extended it condolences and sympathy to Iran, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Iranian state television reported a first and then a second blast after 15 minutes during a crowded fourth-anniversary event at the cemetery where Soleimani is buried in the southeastern city of Kerman. He was killed by a US drone in 2020.

Iranian Health Minister Bahram Eynollahi told state TV the death toll was at 95, down from 103, and said 211 others were injured.