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An Iranian soldier was arrested after killing five fellow soldiers in Kerman, Iran. The soldier, who was not identified, opened fire at a barracks dormitory at a military base in Kerman before fleeing the scene. The motive behind the attack is under investigation.
An Iranian soldier killed five comrades in a shooting at a barracks dormitory in Kerman, where 94 people were killed in a bombing earlier this month. The motive for the shooting is unclear, and the suspect is at large. Kerman was previously targeted by the Islamic State group in deadly explosions. Similar incidents have been reported at military bases in Iran, where military service is mandatory for men aged 19 and above.
An Iranian soldier in Kerman opened fire on fellow soldiers, killing five of them in a barracks dormitory, with the motive unclear and the suspect at large. Kerman, where 94 people were killed in a bombing earlier this month, has seen similar incidents, and military service is mandatory for men aged 19 and above in Iran.
The prosecutor of Kerman, Iran, announced that all terrorists involved in the recent deadly attack in the city have been arrested, with 32 people currently undergoing preliminary interrogations. Sixteen bombs with greater explosive power than the suicide vests used in the attack have been discovered in the province. The bombings, claimed by Daesh, occurred near the burial site of Iran’s late anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, leaving 89 dead and 286 wounded. The prosecutor emphasized the extensive security measures taken to counter potential threats during the anniversary of General Soleimani's martyrdom, including the arrest of 23 Daesh terrorists ready to carry out suicide attacks across Kerman province.
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the twin bombings near Qasem Soleimani's burial site in Kerman, Iran, which resulted in at least 84 deaths and 284 injuries, marking the deadliest attack in the country since the 1979 revolution. The attack occurred during the fourth anniversary of Soleimani's assassination, and ISIS referred to the victims as "polytheists" gathering near the grave of their "dead leader." The Iranian media's account of the attack, which included a remotely detonated bomb, differs from ISIS's claim of suicide bombers. Iran has declared a day of mourning, and President Raisi canceled a trip to Turkey in response to the tragedy.
A deadly attack involving two bombs occurred at an event in Kerman, Iran, commemorating the fourth anniversary of the death of General Qassem Soleimani, killing at least 103 people and injuring 141 others. The explosions, which took place near Soleimani's gravesite, are being described by Iranian authorities and a senior White House official as a terrorist attack, with no group having claimed responsibility yet. The incident is under investigation, and Iranian officials have vowed to punish those responsible. Soleimani, a significant figure in Iran's military operations, was killed in a US drone strike in 2020, an act that has since heightened tensions and led to widespread protests against the United States.
At least 73 individuals were killed and 170 injured in explosions near the grave of Qasem Soleimani in Kerman, Iran. The cause of the blasts is under investigation, with uncertainty about whether it was a gas explosion or a terrorist attack. The incident occurred on the anniversary of Soleimani's death by a US airstrike. Soleimani was a significant figure in Iran's military operations abroad.
At least 73 people were killed and 171 injured in twin bomb explosions near the tomb of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in Kerman, Iran, during a commemorative procession on the fourth anniversary of his assassination by the US. The deputy governor of Kerman labeled the incident a "terrorist attack." Soleimani, killed in a US drone strike in 2020, was a significant figure in Iran's military and political landscape, leading the Quds Force's operations across the region.
During a ceremony in Kerman, Iran, commemorating the death of General Qassem Soleimani, two explosions occurred, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens. The blasts, which took place near Soleimani's tomb, were described by Iranian officials as 'terrorist attacks.' Initial reports suggested that several gas canisters exploded, and the incident caused significant disruption, with emergency services struggling to reach the injured due to the crowds.