Iran says at least 103 were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain general
- At least 73 people were killed and up to 170 wounded in explosions near Qassem Soleimani's grave in Kerman, Iran during a ceremony honoring him.
- The explosions were caused by terrorist attacks, with gas canisters exploding on the road leading to the cemetery. No specific party was accused.
- Tehran has organized events every January 3 to denounce the US and seeks justice for the drone strike against Soleimani.
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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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