ISIS Claims Responsibility for Deadliest Attack in Iran Since Islamic Revolution

Iran was struck by the deadliest attack since the Islamic Revolution in 1979 as twin bombings killed scores of individuals, with ISIS claiming responsibility for the heinous act. The funeral for the victims saw the country's officials, including Raisi, vowing to retaliate against the perpetrators. The blasts during a ceremony honoring the late Qassim Soleimani saw the death toll rise to 89, intensifying the mourning throughout Iran. Revolutionary Guards Commander vowed to seek revenge against the ISIS bombing that resulted in the killing of nearly 100 people. The US intelligence confirmed Islamic State's Afghanistan branch behind the Iran blasts, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Iran released a statement accusing Israel and the US of being connected to the Islamic State-claimed suicide attacks. This tragic event raises concerns about ISIS resurgence after having been crushed by a US-led coalition previously.