The explosions occurred during a ceremony marking the fourth anniversary of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani's death.

The claim was posted on the group's affiliate Telegram channels, as reported by Reuters.

Locals, including Abu Mohammed, described the dire situation where clean water is scarce, and people are forced to search for.

Ahmad Masoud, leader of the resistance front, commented on the regional spread of terrorism, calling it a "sinister phenomenon."

Iran has historically accused Israel of orchestrating attacks within its borders, allegations Israel has neither confirmed nor denied.

Mohammad Saberi, head of Kerman emergency services, provided the casualty figures to the IRNA news agency.

The Israeli military, when asked by Reuters, said it does not comment on foreign media reports.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had previously warned of a "severe reaction" to any assassinations on Lebanese soil.

The aircraft was JAL flight 516, arriving from Shin-Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, Japan's northern island.

In a news conference, Hayashi stated that as of 11 a.m. local time, 955 evacuation centers had been established in.