Iran bombing: ISIS claim responsibility for attack that left 103 dead as tensions rage across Middle East
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the bomb attack in Iran which left 103 dead at the memorial parade for infamous Iranian general Qasem Soleimani.
The terror group identified two suicide bombers who carried out the blasts amid high Middle East tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
The terrorists responsible for the attack are named as Omar al-Muwahid and Sayfullah al-Mujahid.
The blasts, about 15 minutes apart, struck near the Martyrs Cemetery at the Saheb al-Zaman Mosque in Kerman, Soleimani’s southern hometown, as supporters gathered to mark his death in a 2020 US drone strike in Baghdad.
Following the devastating bombing, Iran vowed to “hunt down terrorists” and initially blamed Israel for killing of 103 people.
Iran’s political deputy, Mohammad Jamshidi, blamed the parade bombings in Iran on both the US and Israel.
However, the US dismissed any suggestions that Washington and Israel were involved.
The state TV reported 181 wounded with some in critical condition.
Among those killed were three paramedics who rushed to the scene after the first explosion, said Iran’s Red Crescent.
President Ebrahim Raisi condemned the “heinous” crime as the Islamic Republic of Iran declared Thursday a national day of mourning.
Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a statement on Wednesday, saying: “”Cruel criminals must know that they will be strongly dealt with from now on and undoubtedly there will be a harsh response.”
Wednesday’s incident comes amid the rise of tension in the Middle-east following more attacks on Lebanon.
A day earlier, top Hamas chief Saleh al-Arouri and Hezbollah leader Hussein Yazbek were killed in separate drone strikes.
There are now fears that the recent events could lead to a terrifying war across the Middle East.