A suicide bombing incident occurred on December 14, 2010, by two suicide bombers, who blew themselves up in a crowded Shia Muslim mourning procession in the southeastern Iranian coastal city of Chabahar, outside Imam Husain Mosque.[2] It took place on the day of Tasu'a, when Shiite Muslims gathered to commemorate the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad through his daughter Fatimah and his successor Ali ibn Abi Talib.[3] It killed 39 people.[4]
| Chabahar suicide bombing | |
|---|---|
 Sistan and Baluchistan Province highlighted within Iran | |
| Location | Chabahar, Sistan-Baluchestan, Iran |
| Date | 14 December 2010 (UTC+3½) |
| Target | Shia worshippers |
Attack type | Suicide bombings |
| Deaths | 39<[1] |
| Injured | 100+[1] |
| Perpetrators | Jundullah |
Bombings
editThe first bomber detonated his explosives outside the Imam Husain Mosque and another one carried out the attacks in the crowd of Shiite worshippers just a day before the Day of Ashura. As per the Governor of Chahbahar, Ali Bateni. The first attacker was killed, however another one was arrested.[1] The arrested suspect was caught after failing to set off his explosives outside the office of Chabahar's governor, according to LA Times. [5]
Casualties
editBetween 38 and 39 worshippers were killed in the blast, and more than 100 were injured.[1][6] According to BBC, it is feared that many women and children were among the worshippers that were killed.[7] The number of people who died had reached 41, according to The Guardian.[2]
Suspects
editAl Arabiya reported Jundullah, a Sunni extremist rebel group, claimed responsibility for the bombing.[6] Chahbahar's Governor Ali Bateni said the mastermind behind the attacks was arrested.[8] According to France 24, Alaeddin Borujerdi, the parliament's foreign committee head, claimed that the U.S and Britain were sponsors of the attack.[9]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ a b Black, Ian; Dehghan, Saeed Kamali (2010-12-15). "Suicide bombing at Iran mosque kills scores during Shia holiday". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 2020-01-02. Retrieved 2020-01-19.
- ^ "Suicide bombers kill at least 38 in southeast Iran". Times of India. 2010-12-15. Archived from the original on 2010-12-18. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
- ^ "Deadly bomb attack in Iran city of Chabahar". BBC News. 15 December 2010. Archived from the original on 16 December 2010. Retrieved 15 December 2010.
- ^ "Iran suicide bombing kills at least 39". Archived from the original on 2022-07-01. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
- ^ a b "Suicide Bomber kills 38 near Iran Shiite Mosque". Al Arabiya. 2010-12-15. Archived from the original on 2010-12-17. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
- ^ "Iran suicide bombing: Chabahar mosque hit by attack". BBC News. 2010-12-15. Archived from the original on 2020-04-01. Retrieved 2020-01-19.
- ^ "Main blast agent arrested – reliable source". IRNA. 2010-12-15. Archived from the original on 2010-12-20. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
- ^ "Deadly suicide blast rips through Shiite mosque on holy day". France 24. 2010-12-15. Archived from the original on 2020-01-02. Retrieved 2020-01-19.