State media: At least 20 dead after explosion in Iran
On the anniversary of the death of the powerful Iranian general Ghassem Soleimani, at least 20 people were killed in an explosion in his home town of Kerman. Dozens more people were injured, the state broadcaster Irib and the state news agency Irna reported on Wednesday.
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- Ghassem Soleimani's hometown, Kerman, was tragically affected on the day of his death anniversary, with at least 20 deaths resulting from an explosion.
- Despite the celebrations in Tehran for the turn of the year, the city was overshadowed by the news of the explosions in Kerman, further fueling tensions in Iran.
- The powerful Iranian general, Soleimanus, may have had strong connections to his hometown, Kerman, as it was the site of significant events on the day marking his day of death.
- The devastating explosion in Kerman, home town of General Soleimani, served as a grim reminder of ongoing conflicts and instability in different parts of Iran.
Source: www.stern.de
