Kerman terror attack rooted in Daesh activities in Afghanistan - Iranian speaker

The speaker of the Iranian Parliament blamed the presence and activities of Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) in Afghanistan for the recent terrorist attack that killed over 90 people in Iran’s southern city of Kerman.

The root cause of the tragic terrorist attack in Kerman is the activities of Daesh terrorists in Afghanistan and their plots to foment insecurity in its neighboring countries, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in a meeting with Chairman of the National Assembly of Tajikistan Rustam Emomali, held in Tehran on January 8, Tasnim reports.

The Iranian speaker noted that it is clear who created, sponsored, and promoted the Daesh terrorists, as it is obvious that Iran and others fought against the terrorist group’s organized schemes across the region.

“In the current circumstances, we definitely need comprehensive cooperation in the fight against terrorism as well as arms and drug trafficking in Afghanistan,” he added.

Qalibaf further reminded the Taliban that they won’t be able to form a sustainable government without incorporating all ethnic groups and political currents in Afghanistan. “This is the most important issue that the regional nations, particularly the neighbors of Afghanistan, should take into account.”

For his part, Emomali said the situation in Afghanistan is worrying for Tajikistan and Iran.

“Tajikistan believes that a multilateral government must be established in Afghanistan including all political and ethnic groups in that country,” he stated.

He finally stressed the need for constant interaction and exchange of information in the war on terrorism and drug trafficking.

Twin blasts at an event held in commemoration of the fourth anniversary of the martyrdom of IRGC Quds Force commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani on January 3 resulted in the tragic loss of at least 91 lives, including 9 children, and left nearly 300 individuals injured, with some in critical condition. Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has warned that those behind the terrorist act will receive a severe response.