Explosion near Qasem Soleimani's grave in Iran: 53 dead, 170 injured!
Two explosions occurred near the grave of Qasem Soleimani in Iran. According to reports in Iranian media, 53 people have died and 170 have been injured.
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It has been reported that an explosion occurred in Iran's Kerman province, near the cemetery where Qasem Soleimani's grave is located.
According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA, the explosion took place on the road where commemorations were being held for the 4th anniversary of the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani in a US attack in Baghdad on January 3, 2020.
While no details were provided regarding the scope or cause of the explosion that occurred on the road leading to the cemetery in Kerman where Soleimani's grave is located, footage broadcast shows those attending the memorial event fleeing and ambulances heading to the scene.
Iranian state television announced that 53 people died and 170 people were injured in the incident.
A memorial program is being held in Iran's Kerman province to mark the 4th anniversary of the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani in a US attack in Baghdad on January 3, 2020.
Thousands of people from many cities in Iran are attending the program held in his hometown, where Soleimani's grave is also located.