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On the day when thousands of Iranians gathered to commemorate the death anniversary of slain Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, a double explosion ensued chaos and devastation. Who was Qasem Soleimani and why did ISIS carry out a deadly attack on the day of his death anniversary?

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The past week saw a targeted airstrike deep within Lebanon's territory. The attack, carried out in the capital's southern region, killed top Hamas deputy Saleh Al-Arouri. Is this an indication of the war escalating between Israel and Lebanon?

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<p>After the twin attacks on the fourth death anniversary of slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani&nbsp;shook Iran on Wednesday (Jan 3), reactions have started to trickle in, with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi terming the "terrorist attacks" as "heinous".</p>

<p>At least 103 people have been killed and 140 others injured in the twin blasts near Soleimani's grave.&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin, who holds good relations with Iran and held a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Raisi in the first week of December 2023, has also expressed shock over the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-qasem-soleimani-the-mighty-iranian-general-who-controlled-proxy-militias-across-middle-east-676271">Who was Qasem Soleimani? The mighty Iranian general who controlled proxy militias across Middle East</a></p>

<p>He extended his condolences in a letter to Raisi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei where he said, "The killing of peaceful people visiting the cemetery is shocking in its cruelty and cynicism."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-another-blast-heard-near-grave-of-general-qasem-soleimani-676221">Iran says 103 killed in twin blasts near late general Qasem Soleimani’s grave</a></p>

<p>United States had killed Soleimani in a drone strike at Baghdad International Airport in January 2020. Fast forward to today, the US alleges that Iran is playing a key role in supplying drones to Russia to back the nation against its war against Ukraine.&nbsp; A quick reaction from Putin was everyone's guess.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Bombs detonated via remote control&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Iran's Tasnim News Agency citing sources said that the bombs were detonated using a remote control. "Two bags carrying bombs went off," the agency report added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The footage in the wake of the attack, Iran's deadliest since the 1979 uprising which resulted in the establishment of the Islamic Republic, was soon shared on social media platforms. It showed crowds fleeing from the incident site to seek safety for themselves.</p>

<p>Following the attack, Iran's security personnel cordoned off the area as some of the visuals that poured in from Iran's state TV showed victims covered in blood and lying on the ground.</p>

<p>Ambulances and rescue personnel are on the site to "alleviate the impact of this cowardly criminal act".</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/blasts-near-iranian-guards-commander-soleimanis-tomb-676293">Blasts near Iranian guards commander Soleimani's tomb</a></strong></p>

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<p>More leaders are yet to react to the tragic incident that killed over a hundred individuals during a procession&nbsp;near the Saheb al-Zaman mosque in the southern city of Kerman.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After the twin attacks on the fourth death anniversary of slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani shook Iran on Wednesday (Jan 3), reactions have started to trickle in, with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi terming the "terrorist attacks" as "heinous".

After the twin attacks on the fourth death anniversary of slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani shook Iran on Wednesday (Jan 3), reactions have started to trickle in, with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi terming the "terrorist attacks" as "heinous". At least 103 people have been killed and 140 others injured in the twin blasts near Soleimani's grave. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who holds good relations with Iran and held a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Raisi in the first week of December 2023, has also expressed shock over the incident. Also Read | Who was Qasem Soleimani? The mighty Iranian general who controlled proxy militias across Middle East He extended his condolences in a letter to Raisi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei where he said, "The killing of peaceful people visiting the cemetery is shocking in its cruelty and cynicism." Also Read | Iran says 103 killed in twin blasts near late general Qasem Soleimani’s grave United States had killed Soleimani in a drone strike at Baghdad International Airport in January 2020. Fast forward to today, the US alleges that Iran is playing a key role in supplying drones to Russia to back the nation against its war against Ukraine. A quick reaction from Putin was everyone's guess. Bombs detonated via remote control Iran's Tasnim News Agency citing sources said that the bombs were detonated using a remote control. "Two bags carrying bombs went off," the agency report added. The footage in the wake of the attack, Iran's deadliest since the 1979 uprising which resulted in the establishment of the Islamic Republic, was soon shared on social media platforms. It showed crowds fleeing from the incident site to seek safety for themselves. Following the attack, Iran's security personnel cordoned off the area as some of the visuals that poured in from Iran's state TV showed victims covered in blood and lying on the ground. Ambulances and rescue personnel are on the site to "alleviate the impact of this cowardly criminal act". Watch | Blasts near Iranian guards commander Soleimani's tomb × More leaders are yet to react to the tragic incident that killed over a hundred individuals during a procession near the Saheb al-Zaman mosque in the southern city of Kerman. (With inputs from agencies)

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Tensions in the Red sea are growing. The Houthis are attacking shipping vessels, U.S. & allies are issuing ultimatums. Amid these exchanges, fears of inflation are growing. Molly Gambhir tells you why.

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Israel assassinated Saleh Al-Arouri, Hamas's deputy leader, in a drone strike on Beirut. This incident has triggered protest in the West Bank. Lebanon's Hezbollah said that Arouri's killing “will not go unpunished” and claimed a strike on a group of soldiers in Israeli territory.

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The United States slammed recent remarks made by Israeli far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir advocating for the resettlement of Palestinians outside Gaza. The comments from ministers appear to underscore fears in much of Arab world that Israel wants to drive Palestinians out.

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Two explosions caused by 'terrorist attacks' killed at least 73 people and wounded 170 near a cemetery in Iran where a ceremony was being held to mark the 2020 death of the country's top commander Qassem Soleimani in a US drone attack, Iranian officials said on Wednesday.

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Israel will appear before the international court of justice at the ICJ after South Africa accused it of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. South Africa had urged the ICJ on Friday to issue an urgent order to declare that Israel was violating its obligations under the 1948 genocide convention. In response, Israel says it will appear before the court to dispel South Africa's accusations.

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The war on the Gaza Strip is taking some kind of financial toll on Israel. In the latest, the Bank of Israel is been forced to lower its short-term borrowing rates for the first time in nearly about four years. This makes Israel the first developed Nation to in fact cut interest rates for the first time since April 2020.

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