TEHRAN, Iran – The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on Iran, which has led to Tehran vowing revenge. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, targeted a military parade where at least 29 people were killed and 60 others were injured. The claim of responsibility by the Islamic State has escalated tensions in the region, with Iran promising to retaliate against not only the perpetrators, but also their supporters.
The attack on the military parade in Ahvaz, a city in southwestern Iran, was carried out by gunmen who opened fire on the crowd. Among the victims were women and children, adding to the shock and outrage in the country. Iranian officials have accused both the United States and their allies in the Gulf of backing the attackers, heightening the level of political tension already present in the region.
The incident has brought international attention to the ongoing conflicts and power struggles in the Middle East, with Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani denouncing the “bullying behavior” of the United States. Similarly, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has vowed to continue to “stand up to the United States,” signaling that the attack has further strained the already tense relations between the two countries.
The attack in Ahvaz stands as a grim reminder of the volatility and deep-seated conflicts in the Middle East, with Iranian officials vowing to respond to the attack with force. The Islamic State’s claim of responsibility has added a layer of complexity to an already turbulent and complex geopolitical landscape. Moving forward, the international community will be closely watching how Iran chooses to respond to the attack, and how the situation will further develop in the region.
According to Iranian officials, at least 29 people were killed and 60 others injured in the attack on a military parade in the city of Ahvaz in southwestern Iran on Sunday. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, leading to heightened tensions in the region, with Iran vowing to retaliate against the perpetrators and their supporters. The incident has drawn international attention to the ongoing conflicts and power struggles in the Middle East, further straining relations between Iran and the United States.