DNA: Iran Bomb blasts leave 103 dead
Two serial bomb blasts took place in Kerman city of Iran. More than 100 people were killed in these two blasts. While more than 280 people were injured.
Jan 04, 2024, 23:58 PM IST
Blasts At Soleimani's Memorial: Iranian President Raisi Says 'Zionist Regime Will Pay Price'; Death Toll At 95
Iranian Health Minister Bahram Eynollahi confirmed that the death toll stands at 95 instead of the 103 reported earlier. He told state TV that 211 others were injured, making it the deadliest attack in the history of Iran.
Jan 04, 2024, 06:37 AM IST
Twin bomb blasts near Iran general Qasem Soleimani's grave
Iran Twin Blasts: A big explosion has occurred near a cemetery in Iran. There is news of death of 73 people in the blast.
Jan 03, 2024, 20:30 PM IST
Why Hamas, Hezbollah Revered Iranian General Qassem Soleimani And US Hated Him?
General Soleimani held a paramount position in Iran, considered the second-most influential figure after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As the chief commander of the elite Quds Force, the overseas branch of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Soleimani orchestrated covert operations abroad and played a crucial role in Iran's mission to expel US forces from the Middle East.
Jan 03, 2024, 20:18 PM IST
Over 100 Killed, Several Injured In Twin Blasts Near Slain Iranian Commander Qassem Soleimani’s Tomb In Iran's Kerman
The solemn occasion near the cemetery, where the late Qassem Soleimani rests, turned into a scene of horror as Iranian state television reported a sequence of explosions. The first explosion was followed by a second, intensifying the tragedy and causing widespread panic among attendees.
Jan 03, 2024, 18:44 PM IST
Iran will strike reciprocal blow against US for killing of top commander Qassem Soleimani: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
On January 3, a US drone strike in Iraq killed Soleimani, leader of the Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force.
Jul 22, 2020, 01:44 AM IST
Iran says nuclear deal 'not dead yet' despite commitment roll back
Iran said on Sunday (January 5) it was taking a further step back from its commitments, although it also said it would continue to cooperate with the UN nuclear watchdog. Its announcement coincided with a major escalation of tensions with Washington following the US killing of top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike on Friday in Baghdad.
Jan 07, 2020, 18:34 PM IST
Iran names US troops, Pentagon as terrorist entities for killing General Qassem Soleimani
During Tuesday's session, "all members of the Pentagon, the affiliated companies and institutes and commanders and those who ordered for the assassination of Lieutenant General martyr Hajj Qassem Soleimani" were added to the terrorist list, as reported by Fars agency.
Jan 07, 2020, 14:49 PM IST
Supreme leader in tears as huge crowd mourns slain commander in Tehran
As the coffins of General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, who also died in Friday`s attack in Baghdad, were passed over the heads of mourners, Soleimani`s successor vowed to expel US forces from the region in revenge.
Jan 06, 2020, 23:51 PM IST
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei weeps at general's funeral as nation grieves
Iran`s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wept while leading mourners in prayer for the funeral on Monday of slain military commander Qassem Soleimani, whose death in a US drone strike has caused a huge outpouring of national grief.
Jan 06, 2020, 18:54 PM IST
Donald Trump warns Iran of strong action if Tehran retaliates over commander's killing
Trump also threatened "major retaliation" against Iran if Tehran were to retaliate for the killing of one of its top military commanders.
Jan 06, 2020, 07:41 AM IST
Rocket falls near US embassy in Baghdad, no casualties: police sources
A Katyusha rocket fell near the United States embassy in Baghdad`s heavily fortified Green Zone which houses government buildings and foreign missions on Friday but caused no casualties, two police sources told Reuters.
Jan 04, 2020, 23:13 PM IST
Ordered killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani to prevent war, not start one: Trump
The overnight attack, authorised by US President Donald Trump, was a major escalation in a "shadow war" in the Middle East between Iran and the United States and American allies, principally Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Jan 04, 2020, 06:38 AM IST
Dozens of US oil workers prepare to leave Iraq after air strike
The US embassy in Baghdad urged all citizens to depart from Iraq immediately, hours after the US killed Iranian Quds Force leader Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in an air strike.
Jan 03, 2020, 17:53 PM IST
Iran's Soleimani and Iraq's Muhandis killed in US air strike: Militia spokesman
Strikes had been carried out against two targets linked to Iran in Baghdad on Thursday, U.S. officials told Reuters. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, declined to give any further details.
Jan 03, 2020, 08:59 AM IST
Iran general Soleimani lightly wounded in Syria
General Qassem Soleimani, commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards' foreign operations wing, was lightly injured in fighting against Syria rebels near Aleppo, a monitoring group and a security source said on Wednesday.
Nov 25, 2015, 21:11 PM IST
Iran lobbied for Russian campaign in Syria?
Iran played an integral role leading up to Russia's move to launch its air campaign in Syria and play a stronger role in Iraq, Iraqi government officials said.
Oct 08, 2015, 14:42 PM IST
