{"id":2140500,"date":"2024-01-04T14:56:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T19:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/isis-claims-responsibility-for-dual-bombings-near-soleimanis-grave-in-iran\/"},"modified":"2024-01-04T15:00:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T20:00:31","slug":"isis-claims-responsibility-for-dual-bombings-near-soleimanis-grave-in-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/isis-claims-responsibility-for-dual-bombings-near-soleimanis-grave-in-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"ISIS claims responsibility for twin bombings near Soleimani&#8217;s tomb in Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisis-claims-responsibility-for-dual-bombings-near-soleimanis-grave-in-iran%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2140500&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>ISIS Claims\u2062 Responsibility for \u200dDeadly Blasts Near Soleimani&#8217;s Burial Site<\/h2>\n<p>The terrorist group ISIS has proudly taken credit for the\u200b devastating \u2064bombings that occurred near\u200d the burial site of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani. According to the terrorist monitoring group SITE, ISIS issued a statement on \u2064Thursday claiming responsibility \u2062for the Wednesday attacks, which resulted in the\u2064 deaths of many and left numerous others injured. These bombings took place as mourners gathered to\u2063 commemorate the \u200dfourth anniversary \u200bof the United States military airstrike that killed Soleimani. The suicide bombers strategically detonated their explosive devices near his grave in \u2063his hometown of Kerman.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A U.S. official, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, stated that the characteristics \u2063of the bombings strongly resembled \u2064those of previous terrorist attacks, particularly those \u2062carried out by the Islamic State. &#8220;Based on the\u200c M.O., it does look like a terrorist attack similar to what we&#8217;ve seen ISIS do \u200din the past,&#8221; explained a senior administration \u2062official. &#8220;As far as we \u2062know, that&#8217;s our current assumption.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Islamic State, a Sunni Islamist group, has long been at odds with \u200bthe Iranian regime due \u2063to their Shiite Islamic government and their alliance with Shiite groups across the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>On\u200c Wednesday, U.S. National Security Council coordinator John \u2062Kirby reassured the public that there was no indication of Israeli involvement in the bombings. However, these attacks have further\u2063 heightened \u2062tensions in the already volatile Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning, promising a &#8220;strong response&#8221; to the bombings. &#8220;The enemies \u200cshould\u2063 know that, with God&#8217;s permission, those \u2062responsible for this tragedy will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/morning-wire-u-s-veterans-take-afghanistan-evacuation-into-their-own-hands-texas-house-passes-election-integrity-law-mississippi-threatens-new-covid-restrictions\/\" title=\"Morning Wire: U.S. Veterans Take Afghanistan Evacuation Into Their Own Hands, Texas House Passes Election Integrity Law, Mississippi Threatens New COVID Restrictions\">face severe consequences<\/a>,&#8221; Khamenei declared. &#8220;The soldiers following Soleimani&#8217;s righteous path will not tolerate such wickedness and crimes. The hands stained with the blood of innocent people and the\u200b corrupt minds behind them will undoubtedly face a deserving retribution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Initially, there were concerns and accusations directed towards Israel \u2064from Iran, raising fears that these bombings could potentially ignite a larger \u200cconflict in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Key Points:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>ISIS has claimed responsibility for the deadly bombings near Qasem Soleimani&#8217;s burial site.<\/li>\n<li>The attacks occurred during a memorial gathering for the anniversary of Soleimani&#8217;s death.<\/li>\n<li>U.S. officials believe the bombings bear the hallmarks of ISIS terrorist attacks.<\/li>\n<li>The Islamic \u200bState and the Iranian regime have longstanding conflicts.<\/li>\n<li>There is no evidence \u2063of \u200dIsraeli involvement in the\u200c bombings.<\/li>\n<li>Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader has vowed a strong response to the attacks.<\/li>\n<li>Initial concerns of Israeli involvement raised fears of \u200ca wider Middle Eastern conflict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do the timing and\u200b location of the \u200bbombings near Qasem Soleimani&#8217;s burial site \u200cindicate a meticulous planning and intent to provoke further \u2064unrest in the region?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Possible \u2063ISIS attack,&#8221; the official said. However,\u200d the U.S. government has yet to officially confirm this\u2062 assessment.<\/p>\n<p>These\u2063 heinous acts of violence serve as\u200b a stark reminder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fncs-carlson-on-rittenhouse-verdict-turns-out-the-american-media-arent-in-charge-of-our-country-most-people-dont-watch-that-crap\/\" title=\"FNC's Carlson on Rittenhouse Verdict: Turns Out the American Media Aren't in Charge of Our Country -- 'Most People Don't Watch that Crap'\">ongoing threat posed<\/a> by extremist\u2063 groups. Despite the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-arrives-in-belfast-to-celebrate-25-years-of-peace-in-northern-ireland\/\" title=\"Biden Arrives in Belfast to Celebrate 25 Years of Peace in Northern Ireland\">significant progress made<\/a> in the fight against ISIS in recent years, this incident highlights the persistence and adaptability of these terrorist organizations. It is a\u200d tragic reminder that the battle against terrorism is far from over.<\/p>\n<p>Qasem Soleimani\u200c was a highly \u200cinfluential figure in the \u2063Iranian military, known for his role in shaping Iran&#8217;s\u200d foreign policy and military strategy. He was \u200dkilled in\u2064 a U.S.\u2064 drone strike in January 2020, which sparked significant \u2064tension between the United States and\u200c Iran. The\u2062 attacks near his burial site not only targeted the\u2064 legacy of a prominent military figure but also aimed to amplify the existing tensions in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The timing and location of these bombings demonstrate the\u2063 meticulous planning and\u2064 intent of the perpetrators. By targeting the burial site, they aimed to strike at the heart \u200cof Iranian nationalism and provoke further unrest. Furthermore, the\u2064 attacks coincided with the anniversary of Soleimani&#8217;s death, intending \u200bto compound\u2062 the emotional \u200dsignificance of the \u2063day for Iranians.<\/p>\n<p>The international community must condemn these acts of terrorism in the strongest\u200b terms possible. Such attacks\u2064 on\u2064 civilian populations\u2063 and places\u2064 of remembrance\u200b are blatant violations of \u2063human rights and perpetuate a\u200d cycle of violence and fear.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial\u200b for nations to enhance their intelligence-sharing\u2064 and cooperation in \u200dcombating terrorism. This tragic event reinforces the importance of sustained efforts in intelligence gathering, surveillance, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/visa-mastercard-block-russian-banks-from-payment-networks-amid-ukraine-invasion\/\" title=\"Visa, Mastercard Block Russian Banks From Payment Networks Amid Ukraine Invasion\">taking prompt action<\/a> to neutralize\u2062 threats. Governments must remain vigilant and proactive in their counterterrorism strategies to \u200cprevent future \u2062attacks.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to \u2062government action, \u200cit is essential to address the root causes that contribute \u200cto the growth\u200b of extremist ideologies.\u200d Socioeconomic\u2063 factors, political instability, and\u2062 ideological manipulations play a \u2064significant role in recruiting and radicalizing individuals. By addressing these underlying \u200dissues, we can work towards long-term solutions to counter\u200d terrorism effectively.<\/p>\n<p>The international community must stand united in\u2062 the face of terrorism \u2063and support \u2064affected nations in their efforts to combat\u2063 extremism. Cooperation between countries, intelligence agencies, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mexican-capo-ovidio-guzman-extradited-to-us-in-win-on-fentanyl-war\/\" title=\"Mexican drug lord Ovidio Guzman extradited to US, a victory in the fight against fentanyl.\">law \u200benforcement\u200b agencies<\/a> is crucial in disrupting and dismantling terrorist networks.<\/p>\n<p>As we mourn the loss of innocent lives in these brutal attacks, we must renew our commitment to eradicating terrorism in all \u200dits\u2063 forms. Only through collective action can we hope to create\u2063 a world free from the \u200dfear and devastation that terrorist acts inflict upon innocent\u2064 people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISIS has admitted to orchestrating the fatal explosions near Qasem Soleimani&#8217;s burial site. In a statement released on Thursday, the terrorist organization claimed responsibility for the Wednesday bombings. The attacks occurred during a gathering to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the US airstrike that ended Soleimani&#8217;s life, resulting in numerous casualties<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2140501,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2140500","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2140500","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2140500"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2140500\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2140501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2140500"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2140500"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2140500"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}