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Twin bomb blasts in southern Iran during a memorial for Qasem Soleimani, killed at least 91 people. The Islamic State claimed responsibility, stating two suicide bombers targeted the gathering. A video captured the moment of the explosion. Iranian authorities have arrested 11 suspects and identified one bomber as Tajik. This is the deadliest attack in Iran since 1978.
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.
U.S. intelligence has confirmed that the Islamic State's Afghanistan branch, ISIS-Khorasan, was behind the recent bombings in Iran that killed nearly 100 people. 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 amidst other conflicts in the Middle East. ISIS has a history of targeting Shi'ites, the dominant sect in Iran. Following the attacks, Iranian security forces have arrested 11 suspects and seized explosive materials.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani is initiating a process to end the presence of US-led coalition forces in Iraq, following a US strike that killed a pro-Iran militia commander. The decision reflects tensions with parliamentary factions aligned with Iran and the prime minister's reliance on their support. The US maintains that the strike was an act of self-defense against a militant group planning attacks on US personnel. The Iraqi government, however, condemned the strike as "blatant aggression." Al-Sudani's firm stance on the removal of foreign troops comes amidst internal pressures and the ongoing threat from IS, despite Iraq's claim of defeating the group in 2017.
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.
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a bombing attack that killed 84 people in Kerman, Iran, during a memorial procession for the assassinated Iranian military leader Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani. The attack was carried out by two militants with explosive belts at Suleimani's tomb, on the fourth anniversary of his death by a U.S. drone strike. Iran, which is predominantly Shiite, is seen as a sectarian foe by the Sunni Muslim extremist group. The bombings are the latest in a series of attacks by the Islamic State targeting Iran, with the group's Khorasan affiliate suspected to be behind this incident.
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for two suicide bombings during a commemoration in Kerman, Iran, for General Qassem Soleimani, killed by a U.S. drone strike in 2020. The attacks resulted in at least 84 deaths and 284 injuries. The bombers, identified as Omar al-Mowahed and Seif-Allah al-Mujahed, targeted the event with explosive vests. The assault is considered the worst militant attack in Iran in decades and occurred amidst regional tensions, including Israel's conflict with Hamas. The death toll may rise as many injured remain in critical condition. Iran has not yet officially acknowledged the Islamic State's claim.
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly bombing at a memorial for Qasem Soleimani in Iran, marking the most significant attack in the country since 1979. The incident, which resulted in numerous fatalities, occurred amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East, including the ongoing Gaza war and strained relations between the U.S., Israel, and various Iranian-backed groups in the region.
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for two explosions at a memorial ceremony in Iran, killing at least 84 people. The attack targeted a commemoration for Qassem Suleimani, a commander assassinated by a US drone strike four years ago. The blasts occurred in Kerman, a city southeast of Tehran. This event is part of a broader escalation of tensions in the Middle East, with recent incidents involving Israeli military actions in Gaza and the West Bank, US military strikes in Baghdad, and heightened security measures along Iran's borders.
Iran's leadership, including the Revolutionary Guards and First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, vowed strong retaliation after nearly 100 people were killed in explosions during a ceremony commemorating the late General Qassem Soleimani. The attack, which no group has claimed responsibility for, is the deadliest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. U.S. officials suspect Islamic State militants. Iran has a history of accusing the U.S. and Israel of supporting anti-Iran militant groups, and tensions in the region remain high following various attacks and retaliations involving Iran-backed groups and U.S. forces.
Turkish police conducted extensive raids across 37 cities, resulting in the arrest of 189 individuals suspected of being affiliated with the Islamic State group. The operation, which included major cities like Ankara and Istanbul, was part of Turkey's ongoing efforts to combat terrorism. The arrests followed a recent announcement by Turkish officials that they had foiled potential attacks on churches and synagogues, and come in the wake of previous attacks claimed by the Islamic State, such as the 2017 Istanbul nightclub shooting.