Iran: Explosions Near Soleimani's Tomb Kill At Least 103

The death toll resulting from the dual explosions in the vicinity of the grave of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani has climbed to 103, coinciding with the somber anniversary of his assassination. The tragic incidents unfolded at a critical moment, marking four years since the general's demise, a figure revered for his strategic role in Iran's military operations across the Middle East.

BREAKING: IRAN TERRORIST ATTACK DEATH TOLL INCREASES TO 103 KILLED 141 INJURED pic.twitter.com/Tg1eqMl9nl

— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) January 3, 2024

Reports from Babak Yektaparast, an official representing Iran's rescue services in Kerman province, initially cited the terrorist attacks as the cause, revealing a grim toll of 73 fatalities and 170 individuals injured, a report reiterated by Reuters. The explosions rattled the vicinity near the Saheb al Zaman mosque in the southern city of Kerman, the site of Soleimani's tomb, unfolding within moments of each other. City officials swiftly classified the devastating events as acts of terrorism.

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So far, there are reports of 129 people killed and more than 220 injured in the massive explosion that took place in the Iranian city of Kerman. pic.twitter.com/yYaNtHG3DE

— Izlamic Terrorist (@raviagrawal3) January 3, 2024

In the immediate aftermath, Iran's Nour news agency attributed the explosions to gas cylinder incidents, but later revelations pointed toward premeditated attacks.

Efforts to aid the injured were hampered by the presence of a dense crowd obstructing evacuation routes, as described by Reza Fallah, the head of the Red Crescent in Kerman province, in a statement to state television. Images aired on...