Iran reacted sharply twice within 72 hours to the Delhi blast, calling it a terrorist attack and expressing b solidarity with India. Unlike Pakistan, Iran did not consider the incident a normal accident, which sent important signals in regional diplomacy.
Delhi Blast: A horrific terrorist explosion near Delhi's Red Fort area on the evening of November 10th has once again shaken India. Several people died and many were injured in this blast. Iran, a long-standing friend of India, has consistently shown a b stance on this incident. Notably, Iran has reacted sharply twice within 72 hours to this attack. In both reactions, Iran not only bly condemned the attack but also demonstrated b solidarity with India against terrorism.
Iran's First Reaction to the Delhi Blast
Immediately after the Delhi attack, the Iranian Embassy in India issued its first official reaction. This response was emotional, sensitive, and based on historical friendship towards India.
The embassy stated that it expressed deep condolences to the Indian citizens who died and were injured in the incident. The embassy assured its solidarity with the Government and people of India during this tragic time. Iran appealed for solace for the victims' families and also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
While Pakistan described the Delhi blast as a 'cylinder blast,' Iran immediately declared it a terrorist attack. This difference itself indicates a larger message.
Iran's Second and More Stern Reaction
Within 72 hours of the Delhi terrorist incident, Iran reacted for a second time. This time, Iran's tone was much sterner. The embassy posted on X (Twitter), reiterating its condolences to Indian citizens, but also included a direct and b message.
The embassy wrote that it bly condemns terrorism in all its forms and stands in full solidarity with India. No diplomatic softening was observed anywhere in this statement. Rather, its language and message clearly reflect Iran's seriousness regarding this incident.
This second reaction made it clear that Iran did not consider this blast in Delhi a normal incident but adopted a b stance, viewing it as part of global terrorism.
Iran's Big Message for Pakistan
Immediately after the Delhi blast, some Pakistani leaders and ministers tried to portray the incident as a 'cylinder blast'. This reaction from Pakistan was contrary to the preliminary investigation reports released by Indian security agencies.
At such a time, Iran's statement that "this is a terrorist attack" serves as a direct diplomatic signal to Pakistan. Iran completely rejected Pakistan's attempt to downplay the incident and present it as a normal accident.
It is noteworthy that Iran has had border tensions and disagreements with Pakistan over actions against terrorist organizations in recent years. In this context, its stern reaction to the Delhi attack sends a message to Pakistan that it will not accept any justification or ambiguity regarding terrorism.
America's reaction to the Delhi blast came after a blast occurred in Islamabad, Pakistan, a day later (November 11). The attack in India happened on November 10, but the US said nothing about Delhi and only commented on the Pakistan blast first.
