The death toll from the explosions at the tomb of General Qassem Soleimani rises to 103

• Hundreds of Iranians gather to commemorate Soleimani’s death.
• The deputy governor of Kerman confirms the explosions as a “terrorist attack”.
• At least 60 people are injured by two explosions at Solemani’s tomb.

The death toll from two back-to-back bombings at the tomb of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard general Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a US drone strike in 2020, has risen to 103, while the two terror attacks injured nearly 200 people. as reported by Iran’s state media.

During the ceremony in the southeastern city of Kerman, Iranian state television carried the first and then a second blast, causing multiple casualties.

“Several petrol canisters exploded on the road leading to the cemetery and relevant authorities are monitoring the situation,” said the semi-official Nournews.

Ambulances were seen approaching the cemetery, where hundreds of Iranians had gathered to mark the anniversary of Soleimani’s death, according to the SNN news agency.

Soleimani was considered the most powerful figure in Iran, second only to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic.

As the leader of the Quds Force, the wing of the Revolutionary Guard responsible for overseas operations, he played an important role in determining Iranian policy throughout the region.

He was responsible for the Quds Force’s covert activities, which included advising allied governments and armed groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah and providing them with money, weapons, intelligence and logistical support.

Then-US President Donald Trump described Soleimani as “the number one terrorist anywhere in the world” when he issued the 2020 assassination order.