Tragedy struck Iran today as two separate explosions near the grave of the late Iranian military commander, Qasem Soleimani, claimed the lives of over 100 individuals and left 140 others injured. According to Iranian state media, the initial explosion was caused by a suitcase bomb. Disturbing video footage captured the moment when one of the explosions occurred, depicting the chaos and fear that engulfed the crowded streets.
Qasem Soleimani, a highly revered and powerful figure in Iran, commanded the military wing of Iran's semi-military forces. Throughout his tenure, he orchestrated numerous attacks, including those on U.S. service members in Iraq, whom he was blamed for targeting with armor-piercing IEDs. In response to his actions, President Donald Trump authorized a U.S. drone strike that resulted in Soleimani's demise on this same date three years ago.
