Iran explosion: At least 84 killed in Soleimani ceremony blasts
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran explosion: At least 84 killed in Soleimani ceremony blasts

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Two bombs exploded and killed at least 84 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. 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. A U.S. State Department spokesman, Matthew Miller, said American officials had “no reason” to believe Israel was involved in Wednesday’s attack in Iran. That was echoed by National Security Council spokesman John Kirby at the White House, who said “our hearts go out to all the innocent victims and their family members.” Sunni extremist groups including the Islamic State group have conducted large-scale attacks in the past that killed civilians in Shiite-majority Iran, though not in relatively peaceful Kerman.

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Satellite images show damage from Israeli attack at two Iranian military bases
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Satellite images show damage from Israeli attack at two Iranian military bases

The Independent  

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Iranians' Trepidation as Israel Strikes Iran
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Iranians' Trepidation as Israel Strikes Iran

Al Jazeera  

Iranians react to Israel's attack with a sense of trepidation and calm resilience. While life mostly continues as usual, the immediate impact of the attacks is felt, with prices rising and a sense of heightened security. However, the Iranian rial remains relatively stable, with the central bank taking steps to stabilize the market.

Iran carries out a massive missile attack on Israel, expanding the Middle East conflict
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran carries out a massive missile attack on Israel, expanding the Middle East conflict

NPR  

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Iran's supreme leader tacitly acknowledges Tehran hit little in its massive attack on Israel
8 months ago

Iran's supreme leader tacitly acknowledges Tehran hit little in its massive attack on Israel

The Independent  

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'Step aside so you won't get hurt': Iran to US as it readies attack on Israel for strike in Syria
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Step aside so you won't get hurt': Iran to US as it readies attack on Israel for strike in Syria

India TV News  

Washington: The United States is on high alert and preparing for a possible retaliatory attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region in response to an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria earlier this week, according to a US official. The suspected Israeli attack in Damascus on Monday killed Iranian military commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi …

Who was Mohammad Reza Zahedi, an Iranian general killed by Israel in Syria?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Who was Mohammad Reza Zahedi, an Iranian general killed by Israel in Syria?

Al Jazeera  

Zahedi was the highest ranking Iranian military commander to be killed since Major General Qassem Soleimani died in a US drone strike in 2020. Tehran, Iran – Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has been assassinated by Israel in Syria. Zahedi was the highest ranking Iranian military commander to have been killed …

Report: Iran commander killed after Israeli strike on embassy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Report: Iran commander killed after Israeli strike on embassy

Daily Mail  

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Iran blames Israel, vows revenge after Guards die in Syria strike
11 months ago

Iran blames Israel, vows revenge after Guards die in Syria strike

The Hindu  

Iran on Saturday accused Israel of a strike in Damascus that killed five Revolutionary Guards members, and vowed to avenge the latest attack on the Islamic republic’s personnel abroad. Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani also blamed Israel and said Tehran “reserves the right to respond to organised terrorism” at the appropriate time and place. Quoting an informed source, …

Pakistan condemns Iran over bombing allegedly targeting militants that killed two people
11 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan condemns Iran over bombing allegedly targeting militants that killed two people

The Hindu  

Pakistan on January 17 condemned Iran for launching airstrikes the previous day that Tehran claimed targeted bases for a militant Sunni separatist group. Tuesday's strike in Pakistan's restive southwestern Baluchistan province imperiled diplomatic relations between the two neighbours — Iran and nuclear-armed Pakistan have long regarded each other with suspicion over militant attacks. In state media reports, which were later …

Sectarian flames in West Asia’s furnace: Why did the Islamic State attack Iran?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sectarian flames in West Asia’s furnace: Why did the Islamic State attack Iran?

Hindustan Times  

January 3 marked three years to an air strike authorised by former United States president Donald Trump, which killed the Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani, chief of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, who was in Iraq at the time. However, unlike the latter, which embarked on its war on terror following 9/11, Shia Iran’s fight against …

Iran mourns those killed in Islamic State-claimed suicide blasts as death toll rises to 89
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran mourns those killed in Islamic State-claimed suicide blasts as death toll rises to 89

The Hindu  

Iranian officials tried on January 5 to link Israel and the U.S. to an Islamic State group-claimed suicide bombing while speaking to a mass funeral for some of the 89 people killed in the attack, seeking to intertwine the assault with wider Middle East tensions from the Israel-Hamas war. Soleimani had been part of the Iranian response to the Islamic …

Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly attack in Iran, as Tehran vows revenge
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly attack in Iran, as Tehran vows revenge

ABC  

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for two suicide bombings targeting a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 US drone strike, the worst militant attack to strike Iran in decades as the wider Middle East remains on edge. Key points: The Islamic State group claimed two men carried out the attacks with explosive vests The statement …

Terror in Iran: On the blasts in Iran’s Kerman and the impact
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Terror in Iran: On the blasts in Iran’s Kerman and the impact

The Hindu  

The twin blasts in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman at a memorial for Qassem Soleimani, the Quds Force commander whom the U.S. assassinated in Baghdad in January 2020, expose the security vulnerabilities of the Iranian regime at a time when conflicts are spreading in West Asia. Soleimani, the brain behind the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps’ overseas operations, had enjoyed …

Terror strike in Iran is ominous
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Terror strike in Iran is ominous

Hindustan Times  

Two massive bomb blasts, that targeted large crowds participating in a procession marking the fourth anniversary of the killing of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani, killed 84 people and injured hundreds more, prompting Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to pledge a “harsh response”. Iran’s leadership has been guarded about ascribing blame for the blasts, with the foreign ministry issuing …

Bombings hit event for Iran’s Gen. Qassem Soleimani, a shadowy figure slain in 2020 US drone strike
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombings hit event for Iran’s Gen. Qassem Soleimani, a shadowy figure slain in 2020 US drone strike

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — For Iranians backing the country’s theocracy, whose icons since the Islamic Revolution have been stern-faced clergymen, Gen. Qassem Soleimani represented a popular figure of national resilience in the face of four decades of U.S. pressure. The warfront was the lost paradise of the human beings, indeed.” A U.S. drone strike killed Soleimani, 62, and others as they …

ISIS, Israel or the US? Who is behind the twin blasts in Iran that killed 95?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

ISIS, Israel or the US? Who is behind the twin blasts in Iran that killed 95?

Firstpost  

As people mourn their dead, and the injured are cared for, the guessing game of who was behind the blasts gain momentum. In the aftermath of the blasts, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed the “terrorist attack” would be met with a “harsh response”. “The evil and criminal enemies of the Iranian nation once again created a disaster and …

Iran holds day of mourning after twin blasts kill more than 80 people
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran holds day of mourning after twin blasts kill more than 80 people

Al Jazeera  

More than 280 people were wounded in the attacks that took place at a memorial for slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. Iranians have observed a day of mourning after twin bombings in the city of Kerman killed and wounded many people at a memorial for top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani four years after his assassination, raising tensions in the region. …

'Attackers will face harsh response', Iran leader as twin bomb explosions kill 93 people
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Attackers will face harsh response', Iran leader as twin bomb explosions kill 93 people

India TV News  

After twin bomb explosions killed at least 95 people on Wednesday at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the US in a 2020 drone strike, Iranian officials said, as the Middle East remains on edge over Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza. Khamenei says attackers will face harsh response Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the …

Will Iran retaliate after the deadly bombings in Kerman?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Iran retaliate after the deadly bombings in Kerman?

Al Jazeera  

Iran threatens retaliation after two blasts killed more than 80 people during commemorations for an assassinated general. The attack happened during a ceremony marking four years since the United States assassinated one of Iran’s top generals, Qassem Soleimani. The attack has added yet another layer of tension in a region already embroiled in Israel’s war on Gaza, and this week’s …

Nearly 100 dead as bomb blasts rip through ceremony dedicated to slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Nearly 100 dead as bomb blasts rip through ceremony dedicated to slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani

ABC  

Iranian officials say two explosions have killed nearly 100 people and wounded hundreds of others at a ceremony in Iran to commemorate military commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by a US drone strike in 2020. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi condemned the "heinous and inhumane crime", and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed revenge. Crowds chant 'death to America' …

Deadliest since 1979 Islamic revolution, what we know about 2 blasts in Iran
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadliest since 1979 Islamic revolution, what we know about 2 blasts in Iran

Hindustan Times  

At least 95 people were killed in Iran Wednesday after back-to-back explosions at an event commemorating the 2020 slaying of a prominent general by the United States, Iranian officials said. People look on after an explosion in Kerman, Iran Here’s what else is known — and what remains unclear — about the explosions: • Authorities initially said the twin bombings …

Iran Blasts Updates: Death toll rises to 103, Iran declares day of mourning on Thursday
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran Blasts Updates: Death toll rises to 103, Iran declares day of mourning on Thursday

Live Mint  

Iran Blasts Updates: Amid the twin explosions in Iran's Kerman – about 820 kilometers southeast of Tehran – Iran officials have called it a terrorist attack. Iran Blasts Live: Iran President Ebrahim Raisi condemns 'heinous' twin blasts that killed 103 Iran Blasts Live: Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi condemned on Wednesday twin blasts that killed at least 103 people in the …

Iran twin blasts: ’Terror attack’ kills 103, netizens express grief
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran twin blasts: ’Terror attack’ kills 103, netizens express grief

Live Mint  

With two explosions that killed over 103 people and wounded over 141 others in Iran's Kerman – about 820 kilometres southeast of Tehran – Iranian officials have called it a ‘terrorist attack’. Fight against terrorism is a global issue.” Arash Azizi wrote, "No IRGC commander was present on the scene of the explosion in Kerman, Iran, IRGC's Tasnim confirms, denying …

Over 100 killed in Iran terrorist attack – Who is Qassem Soleimani?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 100 killed in Iran terrorist attack – Who is Qassem Soleimani?

Live Mint  

More than 100 people were killed and nearly 200 others injured on Wednesday after twin blasts rocked Kerman on Wednesday. The incident — dubbed a “terroristic" attack took place during a ceremony honouring slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. “Two explosive devices planted along the road leading to Kerman's Martyrs' Cemetery were detonated remotely by terrorists,” Reuters quoted an official as …

103 killed in twin blasts at memorial event in Iran
11 months, 3 weeks ago

103 killed in twin blasts at memorial event in Iran

The Hindu  

Twin bomb blasts killed at least 103 people in Iran on Wednesday, ripping through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani four years after his death in a US strike, state media reported. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed “evil and criminal enemies” of the country for the attack and vowed a “harsh response.” The two explosions — …

Over 100 dead in Iran blasts near Qasem Soleimani's grave: ‘Cowardly act’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 100 dead in Iran blasts near Qasem Soleimani's grave: ‘Cowardly act’

Hindustan Times  

Two explosions in quick succession near the grave of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani killed more than 100 people and wounded scores as the country marked the anniversary of his killing in a US drone strike in Iraq. Iran Blasts: People gather at the scene of explosions during a ceremony held to mark the death of late Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, …

Dozens killed in Iran blasts near Soleimani’s tomb during ceremony
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dozens killed in Iran blasts near Soleimani’s tomb during ceremony

Al Jazeera  

At least 95 killed and 211 others injured in twin explosions near tomb of Qassem Soleimani, Iran health minister says. Dozens of people have been killed and more than 200 others wounded in explosions near the tomb of former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps General Qassem Soleimani during a ceremony marking four years since his assassination. Two explosions were heard in …

Iran: Twin blasts kill 103 on fourth death anniversary of commander Qasem Soleimani
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran: Twin blasts kill 103 on fourth death anniversary of commander Qasem Soleimani

India TV News  

Iran blast: In a major development, massive explosions killed at least 103 people and wounded dozens near a cemetery in Iran where a ceremony was being held to mark the 2020 death of the country's top commander Qassem Soleimani in a US drone attack, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday. State TV showed Red Crescent rescuers attending to wounded people …

103 killed, 141 wounded in Iran bombings near slain general's grave: state media
11 months, 3 weeks ago

103 killed, 141 wounded in Iran bombings near slain general's grave: state media

New Indian Express  

Iraqis light candles marking the fourth anniversary of the death of General Qassem Soleimani, head of Iran's Quds Force, who was killed in a US air strike in Baghdad in 2020. AFP Copied TEHRAN: At least 103 people were killed in Iran Wednesday, as two bombs in quick succession struck a crowd commemorating slain general Qasem Soleimani on the anniversary …

Iran says at least 95 killed in blasts at ceremony honoring slain general
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran says at least 95 killed in blasts at ceremony honoring slain general

LA Times  

People take care of the injured after explosions Wednesday in Kerman, Iran, during memorial observances for Gen. Qassem Suleimani, who is buried there. 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 …

Bombs kill at least 95 at grave of terrorist chief
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombs kill at least 95 at grave of terrorist chief

The Telegraph  

At least 95 people were killed on Wednesday when two bombs detonated by remote control tore through a crowd at the grave of Qassim Soleimani, the figurehead of Iran’s global terrorist operations. Iranian officials appeared split over whether to directly blame Israel for the country’s deadliest bombing since the 1979 revolution, which would likely demand a military response from the …

Iran rockets hit Kurdish party HQ near Iraq’s Erbil, kill one
2 years, 1 month ago

Iran rockets hit Kurdish party HQ near Iraq’s Erbil, kill one

Al Jazeera  

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps says the attack targeted ‘terrorist’ groups in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq. At least one person has been killed after rockets fired by Iran hit the headquarters of an Iranian Kurdish party in the Iraqi city of Koye, near Erbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq. Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency …

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