Explosions during a ceremony commemorating Qassem Soleimani's death.

[Kaatje]

Iranian state television reported a first and then a second explosion during a ceremony commemorating Qassem Soleimani's death​

Two explosions killed at least 70 people and wounded dozens near a cemetery in Iran where a ceremony was being held to mark the 2020 death of the country's top commander Qassem Soleimani in a US drone attack, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday.

Iranian state television reported a first and then a second explosion during the ceremony in the southeastern city of Kerman, initially saying at least 20 people had been killed.

Explosions in Iran: 95 killed in blasts near Soleimani's burial place during ceremony

Iranian state television reported a first and then a second explosion during a ceremony commemorating Qassem Soleimani's death.

m.jpost.com

 

[Kaatje]

Iran: At least 50 dead in explosion near gravesite of Qassem Soleimani​

At least 50 people were killed Wednesday afternoon in two explosions in a street leading to the gravesite of former Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, on the fourth anniversary of his death, Iranian media reported. Dozens more people were injured in the blasts.

The blasts occurred as thousands marched to pay respects to Soleimani on the anniversary of his passing.
It is not yet clear what caused the explosions. Initially, some cemetery officials believe gas cylinders to be at the source of the blast. However, shortly afterwards a second explosion occurred in the area and suspicions of foul play began to mount.

The deputy leader of Iran's Kerman Province has said that the explosions were an act of terror.

Iran: At least 50 dead in explosion near gravesite of Qassem Soleimani

An explosion took place Wednesday near gravesite of Qassem Soleimani - on the anniversary of his death.

www.israelnationalnews.com

 

[Tall Timbers]

An Iranian opposition group, maybe?

 

[Kaatje]

An Iranian opposition group, maybe?

Could be. Or the Mossad. Or both.
Gastanks usually don't explode spontanuously.
Especially not on the anniversary of Solemeini's death.
(Unless maybe Eppsteintanks?)

 

[Tall Timbers]

Or the Mossad

I don't think Israel does things in this way. Lots of the dead and wounded are probably civilians. The 2nd explosion was to maximize casualties. It seems more terroristic than something Israel would do.

 

[Kaatje]

The Iranian Tasnim network reports that 2 bags containing powerful explosives were activated remotely. This is apparently a quality action by the opponents of the regime.
The number of victims rose to 120.

The big question is - Are there any senior officials/generals among the dead?

 

[Andiamo]

A Sunni Muslim group maybe?

 

[Kaatje]

A Sunni Muslim group maybe?

Anything is possible.
We don't know who the main target was, and did "they" whoever they are, achieve their goal?

And we can ask ourselves, who will benefit the most of this attack?

I think it might still be Israel, if they are pushed in a corner.
With Iran sending poxy after proxy to their borders, and Biden curbing Israel's prowess.

 

[Andiamo]

Anything is possible.
We don't know who the main target was, and did "they" whoever they are, achieve their goal?

And we can ask ourselves, who will benefit the most of this attack?

I think it might still be Israel, if they are pushed in a corner.
With Iran sending poxy after proxy to their borders, and Biden curbing Israel's prowess.

I don’t thing Israel would do something to a crowd of people like this, even if important leaders were targeted. Plus they have much better abilities and resources than bags of explosives that kill random people.

 

[Kaatje]

I don’t thing Israel would do something to a crowd of people like this, even if important leaders were targeted. Plus they have much better abilities and resources than bags of explosives that kill random people.

I don't think Israel does things in this way. Lots of the dead and wounded are probably civilians. The 2nd explosion was to maximize casualties. It seems more terroristic than something Israel would do.

I hope both of you are right.
Don't want Israel to be the culprit of course!

But I guess eventually they will be blamed.

Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah was set to deliver a speech at 6:00PM Israel time on the occasion of the 4th anniversary of the assassination of Qassem Soleimani.
If not cancelled, let's hear from him what he (Iran) makes of it.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Iranian Media Claim at Least 70 Dead in Explosions at Terror Chief Qasem Soleimani’s Tomb​

Multiple Iranian state-affiliated news outlets reported the deaths on Wednesday of between 20 and 73 people at a parade honoring late terrorist Qasem Soleimani near his tomb in southern Kerman, the result of what investigations are initially describing as “twin” explosions detonated by remote.

The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported on Wednesday that two explosions rocked the event “as people were packed on a road leading to a cemetery where the tomb of General Soleimani is located,” 13 minutes apart. Terrorists often use multiple explosions to target both their initial victims and first responders deploying to save those injured.

Iranian emergency services official Babak Yektaparast reportedly appeared on state television later on Wednesday and announced the regime had confirmed the deaths of 73 people and another 170 injured.

Iranian Media Claim at Least 70 Dead in Explosions at Terror Chief Qasem Soleimani's Tomb

Multiple Iranian state-affiliated news outlets reported the deaths of up to 73 people at a parade honoring late terrorist Qasem Soleimani.

www.breitbart.com

 

[Andiamo]

blamed

Likely. Which could be another part of the satanic plan.

 

[Kaatje]

There it is already:

Over 100 dead in blasts at memorial for assassinated Iranian commander​

Two explosions occurred at Kerman ceremony marking fourth anniversary of killing of top general Qassem Suleimani​

A representative of Kerman province accused agents of Israel of committing the offence, the first elected representative reported to make such an attribution. Separately, Kianush Jahanpur, the former spokesman of Iran’s health ministry, said on social media: “The answer to this crime should only be in Tel Aviv, Haifa.”

Over 100 dead in blasts at memorial for assassinated Iranian commander

Two explosions occurred at Kerman ceremony marking fourth anniversary of killing of top general Qassem Suleimani

www.theguardian.com

 

[Tall Timbers]

“The answer to this crime should only be in Tel Aviv, Haifa.”

Are they suicidal? Could this have been an internal govmint setup to blame Israel and justify some future action‽ I believe most of the crowd was a rent-a-crowd that probably didn't really want to be there but had little if any choice.

 

[Andiamo]

bolstering myself for the mainstream news coverage.

 

[Kaatje]

Bloomberg : The US speculates that ISIS or a related group was responsible for the explosions near Soleimani's grave. The US is awaiting more information, but officials believe it is unlikely that Israel is behind the blasts.

Iran Says Blasts Near Commander’s Grave Kill More Than 80

Two explosions near the grave of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani killed at least 103 people and injured 171, with a senior official describing the blasts as a terrorist attack.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[Tall Timbers]

I'll go out on a limb and say there's no chance of Israel doing this. It's just not something they would do.

 

[Andiamo]

Some of the death toll may have been from the stampede afterwards, per BBC report.

 

[Armor of Light]

I'll go out on a limb and say there's no chance of Israel doing this. It's just not something they would do.

Not their MO, I'll wager they have no fingerprints in this dastardly event.

 

[mattfivefour]

Absolutely. I'll wager this has ISIS fingerprints all over it. It's typical of these terrorists-- cause chaos and don't care how many innocent people are harmed in the process. This is classic, pure evil...and God Almighty hates it with a passion.