Iran declares 3 days of national mourning

Hakikul Islam Khokan

3 days of national mourning has been declared in Iran. The announcement was made after the death of civilians and members of the security forces in the recent violent riots. The announcement was made on January 11 (Sunday) evening. This information was reported in a report by Tasnim news agency on January 12 (Monday). The official statement said that a large number of people were killed in violent riots led by anti-government and terrorist groups across the country. The president’s office said that the president and the cabinet are mourning in memory of the Iranians who died. Khabar Ibn News. The statement said that such mourning is being held in memory of those who died during Iran’s resistance against the US and Israeli regime.

The Iranian nation has witnessed how the perpetrators of brutal violence—similar to the activities of Daesh (ISIL/IS)—were inflicted on civilians, Basij volunteers and police forces, resulting in many martyrs, the government said.

The government termed the violence as unprecedented and claimed that US-backed groups were behind it. At the same time, the Iranian government reiterated its commitment to bring those responsible for the violence to justice and maintain public order.

In recent days, pro-monarchist rioters have vandalized public and private buildings in several Iranian cities, authorities claimed. Common people and members of the security forces were killed and many people were injured in these attacks. According to official data, pro-monarchy rioters blocked roads,In addition to attacking administrative buildings and police stations, several law enforcement personnel were injured.