At least 73 dead in blasts at memorial for assassinated Iranian commander
by Patrick Wintour, Diplomatic editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6HJ9X)
Officials confirm two explosions at ceremony marking fourth anniversary of killing of Qassem Suleimani
Two explosions have killed at least 73 people and injured scores more at a memorial ceremony in Iran marking the fourth anniversary of the US killing of Qassem Suleimani, the head of Iran's Quds Force and one of the most powerful men in the Middle East.
A senior official called the blasts a terroristic" attack, without elaborating on who could be behind them.
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