Islamic State claims responsibility for attacks that killed nearly 100 people in Iran
- The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a bomb attack in Iran that killed 84 people and wounded many others during the anniversary of Qasem Soleimani's assassination by the US.
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei promised a "harsh response" to the attack, stating that "cruel criminals" would be strongly dealt with.
- Two masked men were identified by IS as the attackers, named "Omar al-Muwahhid" and "Sayfullah al-Mujahid," although it is unclear if they were Iranians or foreigners.
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Iran Promises 'Strong Retaliation' After ISIS-Claimed Attack Kills 84
ISIS has officially taken responsibility for the bombing that occurred in Kerman, Iran. The attack, which took place during a memorial procession on Wednesday, resulted in 84 fatalities and left 284 injured. The procession was in honor of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, a major figure in Iranian military history. The New York Times reported ISIS released a statement on its Telegram channel, describing the bombing as a "dual martyrdom operation." The…
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Mass Terror Attack At Iran’s Soleimani Memorial
by Jake Smith at CDN - ISIS has claimed responsibility for the bombing in Iran on Wednesday that killed dozens and injured hundreds. Multiple bombs went off in the southern city of Kerman during the anniversary memorial service of former Iranian terrorist Qasem Soleimani on Wednesday, killing at least 73 people and injuring hundreds of others. … Click to read the rest HERE-> ISIS Claims Responsibility For Mass Terror Attack At Iran’s Soleimani …
Retaliation Looms After Iran Bombings
While Israel is now withdrawing forces from Gaza under pressure to pursue lower-level combat operations, external incidents continue to escalate from Lebanon and Iraq to the Red Sea shipping lanes and inside Iran. With respect to Iran, two explosions presumed to be by suicide bombers along the road to the cemetery to mark the 2020 assassination of prominent Iranian general Qassem Soleimani killed as many as 100 people earlier this week. While in…
Revenge is coming for Kerman attack? Iran takes ominous step
Iran hoisted Friday a red flag on top of the main mosque in Qom, the country's religious center, a sign of looming retaliation for the bombings at the memorial of Qassem Soleimani that killed at least 84 and for which ISIS claimed responsibility. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The waving of the flag was broadcast on the country's main media channels as a symbol of the regime's intention to avenge the blasts. The la…
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