Devastating bombings at Soleimani memorial leave 94 dead, chaos in Kerman, Iran.

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During a memorial service for the late General Qasem Soleimani in Kerman, Iran, a series of devastating bombings took place, leaving 94 individuals dead and numerous others wounded. The memorial event, which was meant to honor the influential military figure who played a pivotal role in Iran's regional strategies, turned into a scene of chaos and tragedy. Qasem Soleimani, a high-ranking commander of the Quds Force, an elite unit of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, had been a significant figure in Iran’s military and political framework. His assassination had already marked a period of unrest and national mourning in Iran. The memorial service, held in his hometown of Kerman, attracted thousands of attendees, including key political and military leaders, as well as civilians paying their respects. The bombings are reported to have been meticulously planned, targeting the densely packed crowd. The explosions resulted in immediate fatalities and inflicted severe injuries on hundreds more. Emergency response teams were quickly deployed to the scene, working under challenging conditions to provide medical assistance and transport the injured to nearby hospitals. The local health facilities were overwhelmed due to the high number of casualties, highlighting the severe impact of the attack. Security agencies launched an investigation to identify the perpetrators and the methods used to carry out the bombings. Initial suspicions centered around extremist groups with a history of h
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