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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.
Iran experienced its deadliest attack since 1979, with blasts in Kerman province killing nearly 100 people during a commemoration for Qassem Soleimani, a general killed by the US in 2020. Although Iran linked the attack to its opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza, the responsibility for the blasts remains unclaimed. The incident has heightened tensions in the Middle East, with the US and other countries issuing warnings against Houthi militants in Yemen over Red Sea shipping attacks. The situation has raised concerns about a potential broader conflict and has contributed to a rise in oil prices due to the region's significance in global crude production.
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.
At least 84 people were killed and over 210 injured in two explosions at a memorial event for the late Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in southern Iran. No group has claimed responsibility, but Iran blames Israel, with suggestions that the attack could be the work of the Islamic State or other militant groups. The incident adds to the already high tensions in the Middle East, following the recent killing of a Hamas leader in Beirut, which has been attributed to Israel. The U.S. has denied involvement in the Iran blasts, and the sophistication of the attack suggests it may not be state-sponsored.
Iran has accused Israel and the United States of being behind twin bomb blasts that killed at least 95 people during a commemoration event for Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani in Kerman. The attacks occurred amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East and have been condemned globally, with oil prices surging in response. The US has denied involvement, and Israel has not commented. Iran's leadership has vowed a harsh response, and the country has declared a national day of mourning.
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 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.