"Iran Detains Suspects After ISIS-Claimed Blasts Highlight Security Challenges"

U.S. intelligence has confirmed that the Islamic State's Afghanistan branch, ISIS-Khorasan, was behind the recent bombings in Iran that resulted in nearly 100 deaths. The confirmation is based on communications intercepts, which have not been previously reported. The attacks occurred during a memorial service for Qassem Soleimani and have heightened regional tensions. ISIS-K has a history of targeting Shi'ites, and despite crackdowns by the Taliban, the group remains focused on foreign operations. Iran has arrested 11 suspects and seized explosives in connection with the bombings.