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Explosions at Iranian General’s Commemoration Leave Over 100 Dead

KERMAN, Iran – Two explosive incidents occurred in Kerman, Iran, targeting an event commemorating the killing of General Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. drone strike in 2020. The explosions, which took place minutes apart, resulted in the deaths of at least 103 people and left 141 others injured. The attacks came amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East due to Israel’s conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. No group has claimed responsibility for the …

Deadly Explosions Rock Ceremony Commemorating Qassem Soleimani’s Death

KERMAN, IRAN – Two explosions rocked the southeastern city of Kerman during a ceremony to honor the late Qassem Soleimani, resulting in the deaths of nearly 100 people and injuring over 200 others. The attacks occurred on the road leading to Kerman’s Martyrs’ Cemetery, but the cause of the blasts remains unclear. Iranian officials have attributed the explosions to a “terrorist attack,” with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowing a harsh response. President Ebrahim Raisi …

Deadly Explosions Rock Soleimani Anniversary in Iran: Over 100 Killed

TEHRAN, Iran – On the anniversary of the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, deadly explosions rocked the city of Kerman, Iran. Reports indicate that over 100 people were killed in the blasts, which targeted a memorial service for the slain military leader. The explosions occurred as attendees gathered to commemorate Soleimani, a revered figure in Iran who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2020. The attack sent shockwaves through the city, leaving scores of …

FDNY Investigating Small Explosions and Power Outages on Roosevelt Island

ROOSEVELT ISLAND, N.Y. — The FDNY is currently investigating a series of small explosions that have caused power outages on Roosevelt Island. The explosions were reported just before 6 a.m. and were also heard in the Upper East Side and Astoria, Queens. Residents in the area reported being startled awake by a loud noise and feeling their buildings shaking. At their core, the explosions have affected power in buildings at 2 and 4 River Road, …