On January 5, 2024, the Ministry of Information (Intelligence) of Iran announced the identity of one of the individuals involved in the explosions at the cemetery in Kerman. According to available information, the suicide bomber was a citizen of Tajikistan. “Of the two suicide terrorists, one held Tajik citizenship, while the identity of the second […]
On January 5, 2024, the Ministry of Information (Intelligence) of Iran announced the identity of one of the individuals involved in the explosions at the cemetery in Kerman.
According to available information, the suicide bomber was a citizen of Tajikistan.
“Of the two suicide terrorists, one held Tajik citizenship, while the identity of the second terrorist has not yet been definitively established,” the ministry’s statement said.
According to the agency, the day after the explosion, on Thursday, the residence of the suicide bombers was discovered in the vicinity of Kerman, and two other accomplices were also identified and arrested there.
It is specified that a total of 12 suspects have been arrested in 6 provinces of the country in connection with this terrorist act. The Ministry of Information also published several photographs.
The authorities of Tajikistan have not yet officially commented on this statement from the Iranian authorities. The Iranian authorities have also not disclosed the personal details of this Tajik citizen, and it is unknown which city and district of the country he is from.
It is worth noting that in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran, during mourning processions commemorating the fourth anniversary of the death of General Qasem Soleimani of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, two explosions occurred.
According to the latest data, 89 people were killed as a result of the explosions, and 284 others were injured.
The funeral ceremony for the deceased took place on January 5.