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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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The Guardian

At least 73 dead in blasts at memorial for assassinated Iranian commander

Officials confirm two explosions at ceremony marking fourth anniversary of killing of Qassem Suleimani

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Bombs kill 73 at Iran commemorations for slain general

At least 20 people were killed in Iran as two explosions in quick succession struck a crowd marking the anniversary of the 2020 killing of Guards general Qasem Soleimani

4 months ago·India

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CTV News

Iran says at least 73 people killed, 170 wounded in blasts at ceremony honouring slain general

Explosions at an event honouring a prominent Iranian general slain in a U.S. airstrike in 2020 have killed at least 73 people and wounded 170 others, state-run media in Iran reported Wednesday. One official called them a 'terroristic' attack.

4 months ago·Canada

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The Independent

Iran explosions: Moment blasts go off near memorial for assassinated general

An explosion at a cemetery in Iran where a ceremony was being held to mark the 2020 assassination of a former top commander has killed more than 100 people. Iranian state television reported a first and then a second blast during an anniversary event at the cemetery where former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Qasem Soleimani is buried. The cemetery is located in the southeastern city of Kerman. State television said at least 103 peo…

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

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4 months ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

Explosions kill at least 84 in deadliest militant attack on Iran since the '70s

Two bombs exploded minutes apart on Wednesday at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain in a U.S. drone strike in 2020, officials in Iran said. The explosions killed at least 84 people and wounded at least 211, as the Middle East remains on edge over Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

4 months ago·Canada

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