On the anniversary of the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, two explosions occurred near the cemetery where he is buried in the city of Kerman. The blasts took place in proximity to the ceremony commemorating him.
Rescue forces have been dispatched to the area, and initial reports indicate casualties. Preliminary reports suggest around 80 fatalities and dozens of injuries.
Iranian authorities claim that the explosions were caused by gas-filled balloons.








