DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian officials reported that at least 95 people were killed by two bombs at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general, Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2020. This devastating incident occurred in Kerman, about 510 miles southeast of Tehran, leaving at least 211 people … Read more
KERMAN, Iran – Two explosions rocked Kerman, Iran, during a commemoration for General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2020. The deadly blasts, which occurred minutes apart, resulted in at least 103 deaths and left 141 others wounded. As the Middle East continues to grapple with Israel’s conflict with Hamas … Read more
Iran is reeling after a devastating terrorist attack at a ceremony to honor the late military commander Qassem Soleimani. At least 95 people were killed in the two bomb blasts in the southern city of Kerman, marking the deadliest attacks in the country in decades. The explosions occurred as crowds gathered to commemorate the anniversary … Read more
KERMAN, Iran – At least 70 people were killed and dozens injured Wednesday in two blasts that struck the central Iranian city of Kerman, emergency services reported. The tragic incident occurred as thousands of mourners had gathered to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the assassination of Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, an Iranian military leader who … Read more
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 … Read more
Sanandaj, Iran – Two protesters, Reza Rasaei and Mojahed Kourkour, have been sentenced to death and are now facing execution. Rasaei’s mother has spoken out, insisting on her son’s innocence and pleading for help to prevent his death sentence from being carried out. She revealed that her son’s extensive 1,500-page case file had been reviewed … Read more
Iran executed four individuals in its northwest province of West Azerbaijan, accusing them of engaging in sabotage on behalf of Israel. The group was charged with “moharebeh,” or waging war against God, and “corruption on Earth” through their alleged collaboration with the Israeli regime. The individuals were accused of kidnapping Iranian security forces to extract … Read more
In response to rumors that Tehran planned to give Moscow missiles for use on the battlefield, a U.S. official stated on Monday that the U.S. intended to further punish Iran for assisting Russia in the conflict in Ukraine.
U.S. and European officials are becoming increasingly pessimistic about restoring the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran before the U.S. midterm elections. Tehran’s hardening demands cast doubt on its desire to reach an agreement quickly. Officials in the United States say no decision has been made to halt the diplomatic effort. Still, a tightening political calendar at home leaves little time to strike a final agreement.
According to retired Rear Admiral John Kirby, the National Security Council’s coordinator for strategic communications, Iran will not be allowed to have or possess a nuclear weapon. Furthermore, he states that the president believes diplomacy is the best way to prevent nuclear weapons development. As a result of President Donald Trump’s administration pulling out of … Read more