Why it matters:
The gathering reflects growing regional solidarity with Iran amid escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly following U.S. and Israeli strikes that resulted in the martyrdom of key Iranian figures, including military commanders and nuclear scientists.
What he's saying:
Asghar Waheedi, Acting Consul General of Iran in Karachi, stated that “Iran remains resolute against Zionist aggression,” adding that the country has sacrificed top commanders and scientists in the face of Israeli and U.S. attacks. He emphasized that “Iran’s firm response crushed the hostile ambitions of Israel and the United States,” asserting that the determination of the Iranian people ultimately forced a ceasefire.
What they're saying:
Visiting dignitaries—including consuls general from Indonesia, Iraq, and other nations—joined local political, religious, and cultural figures to express condolences. They conveyed sympathy to Iranian diplomatic staff, including Cultural Center Director Saeed Talebi, honoring those who lost their lives in what was described as unjust aggression.
Go deeper:
The condolence ceremony in Karachi comes in the aftermath of heightened regional conflict, as Israel has conducted a series of targeted attacks on Iranian military and scientific personnel, including drone and missile strikes. These attacks, carried out with the backing or intelligence support of the United States, have been condemned by Tehran as acts of aggression and violations of international law. Iran has responded with retaliatory measures, both militarily and diplomatically, honoring the losses in a larger struggle against Zionist and Western hegemony.
ahmad shirzadian
