Three Days of National Mourning Declared in Iran

IQNA – Following the martyrdom of a number of citizens and security forces during recent riots in Iran, the government declared three days of national mourning.

Violent rioters vandalized public and private properties in a number of cities across Iran on Thursday and Friday, killing some ordinary people and security forces and inflicting injuries on others.

The rioters vandalized public properties, blocked streets, attacked the administrative buildings and police stations, and injured a number of security and law enforcement forces.

Iran’s presidential office stated on Sunday evening that the president and the cabinet are in mourning for the deceased Iranians.

The national mourning period is in remembrance of those killed during the Iranian resistance against the United States, the Israeli regime and the rioters backed by them, it said.

“The Iranian nation has witnessed firsthand the barbaric violence perpetrated by perpetrators, reminiscent of Daesh (ISIL or ISIS), against its people, Basij volunteers, and police forces, resulting in the martyrdom of many,” the government said in a statement.

It condemned the violence, characterizing it as unprecedented and linked to those supported by the United States.

The Iranian government has vowed to pursue those responsible for the violence and maintain public order.

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