US Officials Secretly Warned Iran of Impending ISIS-K Attack

The US government privately warned Iran of a potential terrorist attack by ISIL ahead of twin suicide bombings in Kerman that killed nearly 100 people. The attack occurred during a memorial for slain commander Qassem Soleimani, and ISIL claimed responsibility. Iran arrested at least 35 people in connection with the bombings and conducted strikes in Iraq and Syria. The US warning may signal a desire for dialogue with Tehran, despite recent attacks by Iranian-backed proxies, as the Biden administration seeks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.