The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants issued the following statement today, Wednesday: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants condemns the attack that took place in the city of Kerman, Iran, which resulted in the death of dozens of civilians." It warns of "the seriousness of this criminal act and its potential to destabilize regional security." The Ministry also expresses its heartfelt condolences to the Iranian government, the Iranian people, and the families of the victims, and hopes for the swift recovery of the injured. Today, Iranian official media announced the "killing of 188 people in 'terrorist attacks' in Kerman during two explosions near a cemetery, while commemorating the death of the prominent Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. drone strike in 2020."