Twin Iran Blasts

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