Islamic State claims responsibility for attacks that killed nearly 100 people in Iran - group on telegram

People gather at the scene of explosions during a ceremony held to mark the death of late Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, in Kerman, Iran, January 3, 2024. WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/ File Photo

DUBAI (Reuters) - Islamic State claimed responsibility on Thursday for two explosions that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran to commemorate commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by a U.S. drone in 2020.

The group posted a statement on its affiliate Telegram channels.

(Reporting by Clauda Tanios; Editing by Alex Richardson)