General Qassem Soleimani was a highly influential figure in Iran, ranking second only to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
TEHRAN – In a tragic incident on the fourth anniversary of General Qassem Soleimani‘s assassination, at least 73 people have lost their lives and 171 others sustained injuries in two bombings near the Iranian Revolutionary Guards general’s tomb. The blasts occurred during a ceremony in the southeastern city of Kerman.
The Iranian state media reported that two explosions took place, causing multiple casualties. The semi-official Nournews mentioned that several petrol canisters exploded on the road leading to the cemetery, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
The ceremony, commemorating Soleimani’s death anniversary, drew hundreds of Iranians to the cemetery. Ambulances rushed to the scene to provide assistance.
General Qassem Soleimani was a highly influential figure in Iran, ranking second only to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic. As the leader of the Quds Force, responsible for overseas operations, Soleimani played a crucial role in shaping Iranian policy in the region. His clandestine activities involved advising allied governments and supporting armed groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
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The 2020 killing of Soleimani, ordered by then-US President Donald Trump, heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. Soleimani was described by Trump as “the number-one terrorist anywhere in the world.” The recent bombings near his grave mark a tragic chapter in the ongoing regional unrest.
