Iran Allies Condemn Twin Blasts At Soleimani Memorial

Iran’s allies were quick to condemn twin blasts at an event commemorating the death of Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani.

Russian President Vladimir Putin labeled the attack "shocking in its cruelty and cynicism."

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey denounced the explosions as an "atrocious terror attack," expressing deep sadness and solidarity with the Iranian people.

The explosions occurred during commemorations for the fourth anniversary of Qasem Soleimani's death, resulting in at least 103 fatalities and over 170 injuries—marking the deadliest attack in Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi vowed to “identify and punish the perpetrators through Iranian security and law enforcement forces.”

During Soleimani's 2020 funeral, following his assassination by a US drone strike, a stampede in a procession of thousands led to at least 56 fatalities and over 200 injuries.

The slain commander headed Iran’s proxy militias around the region.