Iran Declares Readiness to Punish Perpetrators of Daikundi Hazara Killings

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kabul on Friday, September 13, condemned the shooting of Shia civilians in Daikundi province and called for the punishment of those responsible.

The embassy also expressed its willingness to cooperate in this matter.

ISIS-Khorasan claimed responsibility for the attack on Thursday, September 12, announcing that 15 civilians, all men, were killed in Daikundi.

The Iranian embassy stated, "We demand the prosecution of those responsible for this great tragedy and declare our readiness to assist in this regard."

Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, described the ISIS attack as "criminal" and said the Islamic Republic strongly condemns it.

According to Mehr News Agency, Kanaani welcomed the Taliban's "anti-terrorist actions" and called for immediate steps to bring the perpetrators of the shooting to justice.
Several Afghan politicians and political and military groups have also condemned the shooting of Hazaras in Daikundi, labelling it a "genocide and crime against humanity”.