They were apparently proud that they were about to “kill and be killed” for Allah (cf. Qur’an 9:111). “The last moments: Two suicide bombers pose for the camera as they strap on explosive vests before killing 28 at Iranian mosque,” from the Daily Mail, July 16 (thanks to Twostellas):
These are the last moments of two suicide bombers as they strap on explosive vests minutes before detonating them at a prominent Shi’ite mosque in south east Iran.
Sunni Muslim rebel group Jundollah has claimed responsibility for the attack near the Grand Mosque in Zahedan, which it says was in retaliation for the execution of its leader Abdolmalek Rigi last month.
Iranian clerical leaders have claimed the attack was supported by the U.S. in order to create instability in the Middle East country.
The powerful bombs killed at least 28 people at the holy site, including elite members of the Revolutionary Guard, and were apparently carried out by relatives of Abdolmalek Rigi.
Al Arabiya television reported: ‘The group said the suicide attacks were carried out by Abdolbaset Rigi and Mohammad Rigi… and warned of more operations to come.’
Senior Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi said the U.S. should be held accountable for the ‘terrorist acts in Zahedan’ because of its support for Jundollah.
Cleric Kazem Sediqi said in a sermon broadcast on state radio today: ‘Once more the wicked hand of America appeared out of the sleeves of ignorant and mercenary people.’…
What? Not the Zionist Jews?