TEHRAN – Iran's Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs, Mohammad Hosseini, has strongly asserted that a mere statement from the United States is insufficient to deny its involvement in the terrorist incident that occurred in Kerman.

The vice president highlighted that despite statements from the U.S. Department of State disclaiming any role in the Kerman explosions, all indications point to their support for the terrorist group, as seen in the narratives of Daesh terrorist group who claimed responsibility for the incident. 

The tragic terrorist incident unfolded on January 3 in the southeastern city of Kerman, near the tomb of the late Iranian anti-terror commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani. The ceremony commemorated four years since Soleimani's martyrdom. As the commander of the Quds Force of the IRGC and a key architect of Iran’s regional influence, Soleimani was assassinated by a U.S. drone strike shortly after arriving in Baghdad on January 3, 2020.

During this devastating event, 93 people lost their lives, and over 200 were injured. 

Hosseini's remarks bring attention to the complexities surrounding the incident and the need for a thorough and transparent investigation to uncover the truth. 

MAS