Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday vowed a “harsh response” after twin blasts that killed at least 103 people in the country’s south.
![Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on December 23, 2023 shows him addressing an audience from Kerman and Khuzestan in Tehran as behind him is displayed a picture of Qasem Soleimani.(AFP) Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on December 23, 2023 shows him addressing an audience from Kerman and Khuzestan in Tehran as behind him is displayed a picture of Qasem Soleimani.(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/03/550x309/IRAN-POLITICS-KHAMENEI-5_1704303103770_1704303365206.jpg)
“The evil and criminal enemies of the Iranian nation once again created a disaster and martyred a large number of dear people in Kerman,” said Khamenei in a statement.