Iran says at least 103 were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain general
- At least 20 people were killed and 40 others wounded in explosions during an event in Iran commemorating the death of General Qassim Soleimani, who was killed in a US airstrike in 2020.
- The cause of the explosions is unknown, with reports suggesting it could be either gas canister blasts or suicide bombers.
- The explosions occurred near Soleimani's burial place, leading to a stampede and injuries.
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Iran says at least 95 killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain general
Iran's flag (Image by jorono from Pixabay) (AP) -- Two bombs exploded and killed at least 95 people at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S. in a 2020 drone strike, Iranian officials said, as the Middle East remains on edge over Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza. No one immediately claimed responsibility for what appeared to be the deadliest militant attack to target Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution. Iran’s leader…
Iran Says at Least 95 were Killed in Blasts at a Ceremony Honoring Slain General
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two bombs exploded and killed at least 95 people Wednesday at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S. in a 2020 drone strike, Iranian officials said, as the Middle East remains on edge over Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza.
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