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Terrorist Attacks Kill Over 100 Near Tomb of Iranian Guards General

Iran - Middle East conflicts - Qasem Soleimani - Terrorism

Deadly explosions rocked Iran as over 100 people were killed in a series of terrorist attacks near the tomb of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, sparking global concern.

Deadly explosions struck Iran in a series of terrorist attacks near the tomb of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, killing over 100 people and injuring scores. The blasts occurred during a ceremony commemorating the fourth anniversary of Soleimani's assassination, with at least 103 fatalities and 141 wounded reported. The twin bomb explosions prompted Iranian officials to vow harsh responses to the attacks.

International reactions poured in, with Iran blaming Israel and the United States for the deadly bombings, while the world anxiously watched the unfolding situation. As tensions escalated, Iran sought revenge for the attacks, further fueling the ongoing turmoil in the region. The deadliest attack in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution has rattled the nation and raised concerns of further violence.

In a separate incident, Russian plans to acquire Iranian ballistic missiles added another layer of complexity to the already volatile situation in the region. The possibility of Russian involvement in bolstering Iran's missile capabilities raised alarms globally, indicating potential shifts in power dynamics in the Middle East.

The events in Iran underscore the fragility of the region and the ongoing geopolitical tensions that continue to shape international relations. As the world watches Iran's response to the attacks and assesses the broader implications of the deadly explosions, the aftermath of the bombings remains a critical point of concern for global stability.

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More than 100 killed in 'terrorist attacks' near tomb of Iranian Guards ... (Reuters)

Two explosions killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran on Wednesday to commemorate commander Qassem Soleimani who was killed by a ...

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More than 100 killed in bomb blasts near Iran general Qasem ... (BBC News)

At least 103 people have been killed by two bomb explosions near the tomb of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his assassination ...

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Iran: At least 103 killed, 141 wounded in blasts at ceremony ... (ABC News)

Iran says twin bomb blasts killed at least 103 people at an event honoring a prominent Iranian general slain in a U.S. airstrike in 2020.

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More than 100 killed in blasts at memorial for top Iranian general ... (NBC News)

Two explosions rocked a memorial event for Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, killing more than 100 people and injuring at least 140, state media in Iran ...

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Iran: Scores killed in blasts near ceremony honoring slain ... (Axios)

Iran: Scores killed in blasts near ceremony honoring slain commander Soleimani · The death toll was expected to rise, an emergency services official told state ...

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Irán: Al menos 100 personas muertas y 211 heridas por explosiones ... (FRANCE 24)

Dos explosiones, este miércoles, 3 de enero, cerca al cementerio de la ciudad iraní de Kerman, donde se conmemoraba el cuarto aniversario del asesinato del ...

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Irán: Al menos 73 muertos en explosiones durante aniversario ... (WPLG Local 10)

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Irán: más de 100 muertos tras “ataque terrorista” en aniversario de ... (Telemundo New York)

Las explosiones ocurrieron durante un evento por el cuarto aniversario del asesinato del general Qassem Soleimani.

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'Heinous': World reacts to twin blasts that kill dozens in Iran (Aljazeera.com)

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised a 'harsh response' to attack in southeastern city of Kerman.

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Over 100 dead in Iran explosions at event honoring general killed by ... (CBS News)

No group immediately claimed responsibility for what Iranian state media called a "terroristic" attack shortly after the blasts in Kerman, about 510 miles ...

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Más de 100 muertos dejan explosiones en Irán, cerca de la tumba ... (CNN)

Al menos 103 personas murieron y otras 188 resultaron heridas este miércoles en la ciudad iraní de Kerman después de dos explosiones cerca de la tumba del ...

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Para Estados Unidos, es “ridículo” sugerir que Israel estuvo detrás ... (Infobae.com)

Washington rechazó la posibilidad de que la nación judía estuviera detrás del ataque contra la tumba del comandante de la Guardia Revolucionaria Qasem ...

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95 Killed in Blasts at Gravesite of Iranian General Killed in 2020 US ... (Voice of America)

General Qassem Soleimani was the one-time head of the Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force.

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Iran blames Israel, US for deadly blasts near grave of Guards ... (FRANCE 24)

Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 95 people in the country's south, ripping through a crowd ...

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Deadly blast in Iran looks like 'a terrorist attack,' possibly ISIS -senior ... (Reuters)

Two explosions that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran on Wednesday looked like a "terrorist attack" of the kind ISIS has ...

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Russia Moves Forward With Plans to Buy Iranian Ballistic Missiles (The Wall Street Journal)

That visit, which hasn't previously been disclosed and marks a further step toward acquiring Iranian missiles, followed a September trip by Russian Defense ...

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Iran vows revenge after biggest attack since 1979 revolution (Reuters)

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards and First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber vowed revenge on Thursday for explosions that killed nearly 100 people at a ...

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Airstrike in Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional ... (ABC News)

Officials say an airstrike on the logistical support headquarters of an Iran-backed militia in central Baghdad has killed a high-ranking militia commander.

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Airstrike in central Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as ... (The Associated Press)

Officials say an airstrike on the logistical support headquarters of an Iran-backed militia in central Baghdad has killed a high-ranking militia commander.

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A deadly blast has rattled Iran's leaders. As accusations fly, here's ... (CNN)

The deadliest attack to target Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution has shaken the Islamic Republic and led to angry calls for vengeance.

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Doomsday: What could drive Israel and Iran to start launching ... (The Hill)

In such a plausible scenario, even a still-pre-nuclear Iran could elicit a “limited” Israeli nuclear reprisal. The principal escalation dangers would be an ...

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows "harsh ... (CBS News)

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which appeared to be the deadliest targeting Iran since the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution.

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Airstrike in Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader Abu Taqwa amid ... (CBS News)

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Iran suspects suicide bombers launched attack killing 84 as ... (ABC News)

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ISIS claims responsibility for attack that killed more than 80 in Iran (Axios)

The big picture: It was the deadliest attack in Iran since 1979 Islamic Revolution and came amid escalating tensions across the region. Iranian officials have ...

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U.S. Strike Kills Iran-Backed Militia Leader in Iraq (The Wall Street Journal)

Attack targeted a person who 'had American blood on his hands,' U.S. official said.

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Baghdad air strike kills commander of Iran-backed militia (Financial Times)

Iraq blames US-led international coalition for attack on faction's logistical HQ.

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Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide bombings that killed ... (NPR)

The bombings, which killed at least 84, targeted a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike. Wednesday's event was the worst ...

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