Singapore sends condolences to Iran following Jan 3 terror attack
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At least 100 people were killed in the blast in Kerman on Jan 3.
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SINGAPORE - Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Maliki Osman sent his condolences to Iran over the Jan 3 terrorist attack,
In a letter released on Jan 6 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Maliki, who is also Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims.
“I would like to convey my deepest condolences following the twin bomb attacks in Kerman on 3 January 2024,” Dr Maliki said in his letter.
He also wished those who were injured a swift recovery.
Explosions occurred in the Iranian city of Kerman during a ceremony to commemorate top commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by a United States drone in 2020
Teheran blamed the blasts on terrorists.
On Jan 4, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria claimed responsibility for the attack
