"Islamic State's Deadly Kerman Attack: Iran Confronts Rising Death Toll and Calls for Response"
In Iran, a mass funeral was held for the 89 victims of a suicide bombing in Kerman, claimed by the Islamic State. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Revolutionary Guard officials suggested, without evidence, that the U.S. and Israel were linked to the attack, which targeted a commemoration for slain General Qassem Soleimani. The crowd chanted anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans, while the Iranian state TV broadcast past comments by Donald Trump to imply U.S. involvement. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility, stating the attack is part of a new campaign. Meanwhile, Pope Francis expressed condolences, and the incident has drawn global condemnation amidst Iran's tensions with the West.