In a shocking incident, at least 20 people in Iran lost their lives, with several others injured, as two explosions rocked areas near the cemetery where the late IRGC-QF Chief Qassem Soleimani is buried. Iran’s state TV reported the grim news, leaving the nation in mourning.
The cause of the explosions remains uncertain, with conflicting reports suggesting it might be a terrorist attack or a gas cylinder explosion. A provincial security official admitted the lack of clarity surrounding the nature of the incident.
This unfortunate event has brought a wave of sorrow and concern, further intensifying the need for a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances leading to this tragic loss of life. As Iran grapples with the aftermath, the nation awaits more information and a clearer understanding of the situation.
#BREAKING
Explosions during Soleimani 's anniversary in Kerman, #Iran
At least 20 were killed pic.twitter.com/a0zhKc9n7P— Aleph א (@no_itsmyturn) January 3, 2024
🚨At least 30 killed, dozens injured in 2 explosions near the cemetery of #Iran's top commander Qassem #Soleimani. t.co/JZrVe4gRwv
— Terror Alarm (@Terror_Alarm) January 3, 2024
An unidentified explosion was reported near Hajj Qassem's shrine as crowds gathered to mark the anniversary of his martyrdom. pic.twitter.com/UcRYf6rZqU
— IntelSky (@Intel_Sky) January 3, 2024
First moments after the explosion
Kerman, #Iran pic.twitter.com/v5F5NxVgJC— Aleph א (@no_itsmyturn) January 3, 2024
#BREAKING At least 20 Iranian people have been killed and several others injured after two explosions hit areas close to the cemetery where former IRGC-QF Chief Qassem Soleimani is buried, Iran’s state TV reported.
A provincial security official says it’s not yet clear if it was… t.co/HNRX88YZ6C pic.twitter.com/A6MiSTvMAn— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) January 3, 2024
#BREAKING Iranian media are reporting an explosion in a street leading to the tomb of former IRGC Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani in Kerman, as regime supporters gathered to mark the fourth anniversary of his killing in a US drone strike. pic.twitter.com/aYgAYel4wc
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) January 3, 2024
UPDATE: 100+ dead, 100s injured
One view of explosion in #Iran that’s now killed 100+ people. pic.twitter.com/SDjtri4BmR
— Pyotr Kurzin (@PKurzin) January 3, 2024
BREAKING: PALESTINIAN ISLAMIC JIHAD ( PIJ ) OFFICIAL STATEMENT
ON THE TERRORIST ATTACK ON IRAN.
“The Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement condemns, in the strongest terms, the treacherous bombing in the Iranian city of Kerman, targeting the crowds of citizens gathered around… pic.twitter.com/sHMev1lQ9m
— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) January 3, 2024
Turkish President @RTErdogan: "We're deeply saddened by the heinous terrorist attacks carried out in Iran's Kerman province. May God have mercy on those who lost their lives in the attacks, and I wish a speedy recovery to those who were injured. I express my condolences to the… t.co/l1sU8Y4koh
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) January 3, 2024
#BREAKING Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi: The perpetrators of the explosions in Kerman will receive a crushing response from Iran's security and intelligence bodies in the shortest time possible. Everything is under control. There's nothing to worry about, as our forces… pic.twitter.com/TIa5HSp24m
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) January 3, 2024
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