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Explosions rock Iran, potential retaliation feared in the Middle East

Explosions rock Iranian city during ceremony commemorating Soleimani's death, killing 103 people.

Explosions Rock Kerman, Iran During Soleimani Commemoration Event

In a shocking turn of events, the city of Kerman in southeast Iran was rocked by a pair of powerful explosions during a ceremony commemorating the fourth anniversary of the death of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. The explosions, which occurred near the cemetery where Soleimani is buried, claimed the lives of at least 103 people, according to the latest reports from Iranian state media. The incident has been labeled as a terrorist attack, even though Iranian officials have refrained from assigning blame to any specific country or organization.

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