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Iran rocked by deadly blasts at commemoration event, retaliation expected

Deadly twin blasts in Iran kill nearly 100 and injure hundreds.

In a devastating turn of events, Iran was left reeling after two separate bomb blasts tore through a commemoration ceremony, resulting in the death of nearly 100 individuals and leaving hundreds injured. The attack took place during a mass gathering near the grave of a prominent Iranian general, Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a targeted US drone strike in 2020.

The explosions occurred in central Iran, unleashing scenes of utter chaos and carnage. The death toll stands at 95, with 211 individuals wounded, marking it as the deadliest attack witnessed in Iran in decades. Authorities have condemned the act, expressing their determination to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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