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A somber cloud hangs over Iran as crowds gather in Kerman to honor victims of twin explosions that killed over 80 people during a memorial for slain military leader Qassem Soleimani. The attack—Iran’s deadliest in decades—occurred Wednesday as thousands marked the fourth anniversary of Soleimani’s killing by U.S. forces.
On Friday, mourners returned to Kerman’s Grand Mosalla Mosque, where a grieving mother cried out: “My baby, I want to celebrate your birthday. Why couldn’t I celebrate with you?” Her anguish encapsulated the human toll of the blasts, which also injured hundreds in what authorities call a “terrorist attack.”
Why it matters: The explosions targeted a symbol of Iranian resistance—Soleimani remains a polarizing figure globally but a national hero to many in Iran. The tragedy underscores rising tensions in the Middle East as regional conflicts intensify.
Global reactions poured in Friday, with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres condemning the “horrific” violence. No group has claimed responsibility, though Islamic State has previously targeted Shia ceremonies. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi vowed retaliation, declaring: “Our enemies will regret this crime.”
Why it matters: The explosions targeted a symbol of Iranian resistance—Soleimani remains a polarizing figure globally but a national hero to many in Iran. The tragedy underscores rising tensions in the Middle East as regional conflicts intensify.
Global reactions poured in Friday, with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres condemning the “horrific” violence. No group has claimed responsibility, though Islamic State has previously targeted Shia ceremonies. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi vowed retaliation, declaring: “Our enemies will regret this crime.”
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