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Iran explosion kills more than 100 at Qasem Soleimani memorial 

 Published: 11:57, 4 January 2024

Iran explosion kills more than 100 at Qasem Soleimani memorial 

Two explosions caused by 'terrorist attacks' killed more than 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran to commemorate top commander Qassem Soleimani who was killed by a US drone in 2020, Iranian officials said on Wednesday.

Iranian state television reported a first and then a second blast during an anniversary event at the cemetery where Soleimani is buried in the southeastern city of Kerman.

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