Iran blasts live: Deadly explosions target Soleimani death anniversary
Explosions have been reported at an event near the tomb of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps General Qassem Soleimani. At least 103 people have been reported killed at the event marking the fourth anniversary of Soleimani’s death. | Quds Force leader says Iran attacked by ‘bloodthirsty people’. In remarks on Wednesday, Esmail Qaani, the leader of Iran’s Quds Force, offered condolences and said Iran had been attacked with the support of Israel and the US. “Today, we offer our condolences to the people of Kerman, who were attacked by bloodthirsty people who were sponsored by America and the Zionist regime,” he said. “The one who leaves the Gaza battlefield more humiliatingly is the Zionist regime and the winner of this Palestinian resistance field.”
■ Over 100 Killed in Blasts at Commemorative Parade in Southern Iran (+Photos) (Tasnim News Agency)
■ Two terrorist blasts in Iran’s Kerman leave at least 103 dead, 188 injured (PressTV)