Two explosions hit Iran: At least 103 killed near Soleimani grave

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In Iran, President Ibrahim Raisi and supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have vowed a 'harsh response' after twin blasts killed at least 103 people in the south of the country. The explosions happened at a cemetery in the city of Kerman during a ceremony at the tomb of senior Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. More than 170 people have been injured. Wednesday marks four years since the senior general was killed in a US drone strike near the airport in Iraq's capital, Baghdad. President Ibrahim Raisi has now cancelled a planned trip to Turkiye - and a day of mourning has been declared for Thursday.

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