Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a message of condolences to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi over serious terrorist attacks on Wednesday.

In his message, President Xi said he was shocked to learn of the serious terrorist attacks in Iran's Kerman, which caused heavy casualties.

Xi expressed deep condolences for the deceased on behalf of the Chinese government and people and offered sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured.

He said China is firmly opposed to terrorism in all its manifestations, strongly deplores terrorist attacks and firmly supports Iran's efforts to safeguard security and stability.

(Cover: Crowds gather near the Saheb al-Zaman Mosque in the southern Iranian city of Kerman, January 3, 2024. /CFP)