"Islamic State's Afghanistan Branch Behind Deadly Iran Blasts, Sparks Talk of Retaliation"

U.S. intelligence has confirmed that the Islamic State's Afghanistan branch, ISIS-Khorasan, was behind the recent bombings in Iran that killed nearly 100 people. The confirmation is based on communications intercepts, which have not been previously reported. The attacks occurred during a memorial service for Qassem Soleimani and have heightened regional tensions amidst other conflicts in the Middle East. ISIS has a history of targeting Shi'ites, the dominant sect in Iran. Following the attacks, Iranian security forces have arrested 11 suspects and seized explosive materials.