"Islamic State Claims Deadly Iran Bombings, Tehran Promises Retaliation"
TL;DR
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a devastating double suicide bombing in Kerman, Iran, which resulted in the deaths of at least 84 individuals and injured around 284 others during a commemoration event for the late Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. The attack is considered the worst terror incident in Iran in recent history and comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Iran's Supreme Leader has promised a severe response, while experts suggest ISIS is exploiting regional unrest to further its agenda.
- ISIS takes credit for Iran suicide bombing attacks that killed 84, injured hundreds New York Post
- Islamic State Takes Responsibility for Deadly Bombings in Iran The New York Times
- ISIS claims responsibility for deadliest attack in Iran since 1979 revolution CNN
- Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Bomb Attack at Soleimani Memorial The Wall Street Journal
- Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Iran attack, Tehran vows revenge Reuters
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