Hawzah News Agency- the text of Shia source of emulation Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi's message following the martyrdom of a group of compatriots in the terrorist incident in Kerman is as follows:

In the name of God

"To God We Belong and To God We Return"

The oppressive martyrdom and wounding of a large number of dear people of Iran in the terrorist attack in Kerman city during the memorial ceremony of Martyr Soleimani caused great sorrow and pain.

Criminals whose hands are stained with the blood of innocent children, women and men are looking for insecurity in this land with this crime in order to compensate for their failures, but beware that these people and all true Muslims believe in the promise of God's right and with patience and perseverance will reach the final victory over all enemies and ill-wishers, God willing.

On this side, I offer my condolences to Hazrat Wali-e-Asr (PBUH) and the honorable nation of Iran, especially the families of the martyrs and, I demand the security officials to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

Qom - Nasser Makarem Shirazi

January, 5, 2024