Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05pm on 04 Jan 2024,Thursday International
The Islamic State has asserted responsibility for twin explosions during an Iranian ceremony commemorating Qassem Soleimani's death, resulting in nearly 100 casualties. The first blast, confirmed as a "suicide bomber" attack, was followed by a second explosion near Soleimani's grave. Iranian leaders, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed a "harsh response" against the perceived culprits, whom officials, such as Mohammad Jamshidi and Esmail Qaani, linked to the U.S. and Israel. However, some experts, including Ali Vaez, note that the attack's characteristics align more with the modus operandi of the Islamic State.
