At least 103 people have been killed and 170 wounded after two explosions rocked a ceremony that was being held to mark the 2020 assassination of Iran's top commander Qassem Soleimani in a US drone attack.
The first explosion was quickly followed by a second close to a cemetery in the southeastern city of Kerman where thousands had gathered to mark the four-year anniversary of Soleimani's killing.
Harrowing video showed scores of bloodied victims lying on the floor as others stumbled away from the blast scene close to the Saheb al-Zaman Mosque where Soleimani is buried in what Iran has described as a 'terrorist attack'.
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Terror Attack In Iran Kills Over 100 During Ceremony Near Iranian Guards Commander Soleimani's Tomb
Iran says at least 103 people killed, 188 wounded in bombing at ceremony honoring slain general -- AP
More than 100 killed in 'terrorist attacks' near tomb of Iranian Guards' Soleimani -- Reuters
Deadly blasts rock ceremony for slain Iranian general Soleimani -- France 24
At least 103 dead in bomb blasts near Iran general Qasem Soleimani's tomb - state TV -- BBC
Over 100 dead in blasts at memorial for assassinated Iranian commander -- The Guardian
Iran: Deadly blasts near grave of slain Qassem Soleimani -- DW
Dozens dead in Iran after blasts strike Qassem Soleimani memorial -- Politico.eu
Blasts near grave of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani kill more than 100 people, officials say -- ABC News Australia
Iranian media report at least 103 killed, 141 injured in explosions near grave of General Qassem Soleimani -- FOX News
At least 103 killed in blasts near Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani’s grave -- CNN
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