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‘Credibility at stake’: Why did Iran strike inside Pakistan amid Gaza war?

Tehran’s attacks on Pakistani, Iraqi and Syrian land have only one thing in common, say analysts: a show of strength.

Al Jazeera

Iran terror blast highlights success – and growing risk – of ISIS-K regional strategy

Since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the terror group Islamic State Khorasan Province, or ISIS-K, has sought to internationalize its operational and recruitment campaign. Utilizing a sweeping propaganda campaign to appeal to audiences across South and Central Asia, the group has tried to position itself as the dominant…

The Conversation

Historic ‘animosity’ between IS group and slain General Soleimani prompted deadly bombings in Iran

The Islamic State (IS) group has claimed responsibility for twin suicide bombings that left at least 84 dead at a commemoration for slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani on Wednesday. FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr explains the roots of the deep animosity between the Sunni Islamic State group and the late leader…

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Iran’s Raisi promises retaliation at funeral for victims of twin bombings

Authorities say 11 suspects arrested after attack in Kerman during memorial for top commander Qassem Soleimani.

Al Jazeera

Iran mourns those slain in Islamic State-claimed suicide blasts as death toll rises to 89

Iran is mourning those slain in an Islamic State group-claimed suicide bombing targeting a commemoration for a general slain in a U.S. drone strike in 2020

The Independent UK

Islamic State claims responsibility for Iran attack

Iranian authorities revise down death toll in the bloodiest attack since the 1979 Islamic Revolution to 84; Islamic State claims responsibility

The Hindu

Terror in Iran: On the blasts in Iran’s Kerman and the impact

For Iran, the attack has come at a precarious moment when tensions are rising in West Asia

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Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide bombings that killed dozens in Iran

The bombings, which killed at least 84, targeted a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike. Wednesday's event was the worst militant attack to strike Iran in decades.

WEKU

Islamic State terror group claim responsibility for Iran attack

The terror group claimed two suicide bombers were responsible for attacks that killed nearly 100 people

Evening Standard

Islamic State (IS) group claims responsibility for deadly Iran bombings

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Thursday for two explosions that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran to commemorate commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by a US drone in 2020.

France 24

Iran suspects suicide bombers carried out attack on commemoration for slain general that killed 84

Investigators believe suicide bombers likely carried out an attack on a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike

The Independent UK

Iran holds day of mourning after twin blasts kill more than 80 people

Over 280 people were wounded in the attacks that took place at a memorial for slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.

Al Jazeera

Iran blames Israel, US for deadly blasts near grave of Guards general Soleimani

Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 84 people in the country's south, ripping through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qassem Soleimani four years after his death in a US strike.

France 24

Iran rocked by deadly blasts at commemoration event, retaliation expected

Massive explosions rock Iran, leaving devastation in their wake. As Iran vows to punish those responsible, tensions soar in this deadly aftermath.

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France 24

Retaliate or not? Hezbollah faces conundrum after Israel kills Hamas deputy in Lebanon

Since Israel launched a war against Hamas in October, there have been fears of the conflict spreading across Israel’s northern border to Lebanon. The targeted killing of Hamas deputy Saleh al-Arouri in a Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut increased the risk, putting the focus on the Lebanese Shiite group’s next moves.

Al Jazeera

‘Heinous’: World reacts to twin blasts that kill dozens in Iran

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised a ‘harsh response’ to attack in southeastern city of Kerman.

WEKU

Iran says 2 explosions have killed over 100 people honoring an assassinated general

Two explosions in southeastern Iran have killed more than 100 people and wounded over 200, according to Iran's state media, which said Iranian officials called the blasts a "terrorist attack."

The Independent UK

More than 100 dead in blasts at memorial for assassinated Iran general

The explosions near tomb of Qassem Soleimani come at a time of high tension across the Middle East over Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza

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The Independent UK

Iran says at least 73 people killed, 170 wounded in blasts at ceremony honoring slain general

Iran says explosions at an event honoring a prominent Iranian general slain in a U.S. airstrike in 2020 have killed at least 73 people and wounded 170 others

Evening Standard

Iran: At least 95 killed in explosions near general Qasem Soleimani's tomb, says state TV

The blasts happened at an event to honour the anniversary of when Iranian general Qassem Soleimani was killed in a US airstrike

France 24

Dozens killed in blasts at ceremony for slain Iranian general Soleimani

Two explosions minutes apart Wednesday in Iran targeted a commemoration for slain general Qassem Soleimani, killing at least 95 people and wounding more than 211, according to Iranian officials. The attack came on the anniversary of Soleimani's killing in a US drone strike as the Middle East remains on edge…

The Independent UK

Live updates | UN warns of impeded aid deliveries as Israel expands offensive in Gaza

Fleeing Palestinians have packed into areas along Gaza’s border with Egypt and the southern Mediterranean coastline, where shelters and tent camps are overflowing

Al Jazeera

Could Israel’s Gaza war drag Iraq into another conflict?

Iran’s response to the assassination of its top general in Syria could set the tone for where things go from here.

The Independent UK

Iranian club Sepahan penalized over canceled ACL match after Saudi team's walkout

Iranian media reports say Iranian soccer team Sepahan has been penalized with a 3-0 loss and a fine over a canceled Asian Champions League match against Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad

France 24

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard recruits volunteers to fight in Gaza

The Iranian regime has launched an online campaign to recruit volunteers – including children – to fight alongside Hamas in the war against Israel. But the government’s propaganda efforts are not making much headway among anti-regime Iranians.

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