Double Bombing in Iran Kills Almost 100 People
Ninety-five people have been killed and hundreds others injured after a twin bombing in Iran targeting a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the death of general Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike four years ago.
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00:00 In international news, nearly 100 people have been killed in a twin bombing in Iran during
00:06 a ceremony to commemorate a slain general.
00:09 The blasts injured hundreds visiting the burial site of Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in
00:15 a US drone strike four years ago.
00:18 Iranian officials are calling the twin bombing a terror attack.
00:21 No group has claimed responsibility, but Iran's president took aim at Israel, saying it will
00:28 pay a heavy price.
00:30 Iran backs several militant groups that have targeted Israel during its assault on Gaza.
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