TEHRAN, Iran – Reports from Iranian media indicate an explosion near the tomb of Revolutionary Guard commander Qassem Soleimani on the one-year anniversary of his death.
The explosion occurred at a cemetery in the eastern city of Kerman, where Soleimani was laid to rest after being killed in a U.S. drone strike.
Details on the nature of the explosion and any potential casualties were not immediately clear.
Soleimani’s death led to increased tensions between Iran and the United States, and the anniversary of his killing has been marked by Iranian officials vowing revenge.
The U.S. has warned of potential attacks in the region, and American military bases in the Middle East have been on high alert.
The circumstances surrounding the explosion are being investigated, and there has been no immediate claim of responsibility. The situation is developing.
