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Iran Rocked by Deadly Bomb Blasts: Updates and Reactions

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The recent bomb blasts near the tomb of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani have left over 100 dead, shaking the nation. Find out the latest updates and reactions here!

Iran has been struck by tragedy as more than 100 people lost their lives in bomb blasts near the tomb of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. The explosions occurred on the fourth anniversary of Soleimani's assassination, sparking outrage and vows of revenge from Iranian leaders. Palestinian militias in Gaza also faced intense battles against Israeli forces, adding to the region's turmoil. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the deadly attacks, heightening tensions in the area.

In response to the bombings, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed harsh retaliation, further escalating the situation. The European Union condemned the bombings in Kerman, denouncing them as acts of terror that claimed innocent lives. Furthermore, China's President Xi Jinping expressed condolences to Iran for the tragic events, labeling them as a terrorist attack. As the world watches Iran grapple with the aftermath of the bombings, geopolitical tensions are at a peak.

In another development, Iranian-backed actors in Iraq intensified efforts to expel US forces from the region, while an airstrike in Baghdad killed a commander of an Iran-backed militia. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the bombings, indicating a complex web of conflicts in the Middle East. With the region on edge and calls for vengeance echoing, the situation remains volatile and unpredictable.

The tragic events in Iran mark the deadliest attack since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, sending shockwaves through the nation and the global community. The targeting of a memorial for General Qasem Soleimani adds a symbolic layer to the violence, emphasizing the fragility of peace in the region amid ongoing strife. As tensions continue to simmer, the world watches with bated breath to see how the situation in Iran and the Middle East unfolds in the coming days.

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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 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 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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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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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 ...

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 blasts in Iran (Financial Times)

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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 Iran Explosions That Killed 84 (Voice of America)

Blasts occurred at a memorial at the grave of Revolutionary Guards General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed four years ago by a US drone strike.

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