"Iran Pledges Retaliation as ISIS Claims Deadly Soleimani Memorial Attack"
TL;DR
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the twin bombings near Qasem Soleimani's burial site in Kerman, Iran, which resulted in at least 84 deaths and 284 injuries, marking the deadliest attack in the country since the 1979 revolution. The attack occurred during the fourth anniversary of Soleimani's assassination, and ISIS referred to the victims as "polytheists" gathering near the grave of their "dead leader." The Iranian media's account of the attack, which included a remotely detonated bomb, differs from ISIS's claim of suicide bombers. Iran has declared a day of mourning, and President Raisi canceled a trip to Turkey in response to the tragedy.
- ISIS claims responsibility for deadliest attack in Iran since 1979 revolution CNN
- Islamic State Takes Responsibility for Deadly Bombings in Iran The New York Times
- Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Iran attack, Tehran vows revenge Reuters
- Iran explosion: At least 84 killed in Soleimani ceremony blasts The Associated Press
- Iran Vows Revenge Over Deadly Bomb Attack at Soleimani Memorial The Wall Street Journal
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