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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Iran


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Delivered by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack today on a memorial ceremony in Kerman city in the Islamic Republic of Iran, which reportedly killed more than 100 people and injured many more.
 
The Secretary-General calls for those responsible to be held accountable.
 
The Secretary-General expresses his deep condolences to the bereaved families and the people and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He wishes the injured a speedy recovery.