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Iran Rocked by Deadly Blasts at General's Grave, ISIS Claims Responsibility

Bomb Blasts - Iran - Islamic State Group - Qasem Soleimani - Terrorist Attacks

Deadly bomb blasts in Iran's southern city of Kerman shock the nation as ISIS claims responsibility for the attacks. Learn more about the unfolding events in Iran!

Iran is reeling from the aftermath of bomb blasts near the grave of Iranian commander, Qasem Soleimani, resulting in nearly 100 fatalities. The explosions on the fourth anniversary of Soleimani's assassination have sparked outrage and promises of retribution from Tehran. The world has condemned the 'heinous' attacks, leading to Iran blaming Israel and the US for the tragic incident.

Amid the chaos, Iran faces internal turmoil over the surging costs of releasing academic degrees, causing an outcry among the populace. To combat increasing emigration, the Iranian government now withholds university degrees until substantial payments are made, adding to the country's challenges.

As tensions escalate, Iranian-backed groups in Iraq are intensifying efforts to expel US forces, while Israel accuses Iran of fueling regional instability. The global community watches closely as Iran vows revenge for the deadliest attack since the 1979 revolution, with Islamic State claiming responsibility, further complicating the volatile situation.

The recent blasts at the general's gravesite mark a significant turning point in Iran's security landscape, highlighting the ongoing conflicts and power struggles in the region. The repercussions of these attacks reverberate far beyond Iran's borders, underscoring the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the Middle East.

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Bomb blasts at Iranian commander's grave kill nearly 100 (Financial Times)

Tehran blames 'terrorist attacks' and vows retribution for two explosions in southern city of Kerman.

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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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'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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Surging Costs Of Releasing Academic Degrees Sparks Outcry In Iran (Iran International)

To curb increasing Iranian emigration, the Islamic Republic now withholds university degrees until substantial payments are made.

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Iran Update, January 3, 2024 (Critical Threats Project)

Palestinian militias continued to try to defend against Israeli clearing operations in Daraj and Tuffah neighborhoods of Gaza City on December 3. · Hamas, PIJ, ...

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Iran blames Israel, US for deadly blasts near grave of general ... (EURACTIV)

Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday (3 January) for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 95 people in the country's south, ...

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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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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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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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Iran holds day of mourning for 84 killed in twin blasts (CNA)

The death toll was revised down from around 100 the day after what Iranian authorities labelled a "terrorist attack" that also left hundreds wounded near ...

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Iran vows revenge after twin blasts kill 84 at slain commander ... (The Straits Times)

Iranian state TV reported a first and then a second blast after 20 minutes at the crowded cemetery where Soleimani is buried. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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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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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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Islamic State group claims responsibility for deadly Iran bombings (FRANCE 24)

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Thursday for two explosions that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a memorial for top ...

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ISIS claims responsibility for deadliest attack in Iran since 1979 ... (CNN)

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the deadly twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani in southern Iran.

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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.

Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on ... (EU News)

The EU condemns in the strongest terms the bombing in the city of Kerman in Iran. This shocking act of terror has cost the lives of innocent civilians, ...

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ISIS claims responsibility for deadly Iran attack, Teheran vows revenge (The Straits Times)

Islamic State claimed responsibility on Thursday for two explosions that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran to commemorate ...

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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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Isis claims responsibility for deadly blasts in Iran (Financial Times)

Islamist jihadist group said two suicide bombers mounted attack in Kerman, killing almost 100.

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Islamic State claims deadly attack in Iran, twin blasts killed 84 (CNA)

TEHRAN: The Islamic State militant group said Thursday (Jan 4) that it carried out twin bombings which killed at least 84 people at a memorial ceremony in ...

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IS claims responsibility for deadly Iran bombings that killed 84 (BBC News)

The Islamic State group says it carried out Wednesday's attack in southern Iran that killed 84 people.

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Friday Briefing: Islamic State Claims the Iran Bombing (The New York Times)

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China's Xi sends condolences to Iran president on 'terrorist attack' (Reuters)

China's President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to the Iranian president on Thursday for the "terrorist attack" a day earlier, Chinese state ...

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ISIS Claims Responsibility For Iran's Twin Blasts (Iran International)

Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Thursday for the twin explosions that rocked a memorial ceremony in Kerman, Iran, killing nearly 100 people.

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Iran Update, January 4, 2024 (Critical Threats Project)

Iranian-backed actors in Iraq have intensified their effort to expel US forces from Iraq. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reported that Israeli forces in ...

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