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NBC: The U.S. does not believe Israel was behind the explosions in Iran today that killed over 100 people, according to four current and former U.S. officials

Kirby: We do not want to see an expansion of the conflict in the region

Saudi Arabia rejects terrorist bombings that targeted civilians in Iran

Bombing at tomb of Iran's former IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani - "We aren't at a point now where we have a lot of great detail" per NSC's Kirby "Our hearts go out to all the victims." but no details on who is responsible

The White House: The United States has no details regarding the Iranian bombings

The White House: The United States will continue to maintain a strong presence of its forces in the Middle East

Khamenei: The response to the Kerman explosions will be harsh, and the soldiers of Qasem Soleimani's path will not bear the crime

Hassan Nasrallah says that Qassem Soleimani was seeking to make the factions loyal to Iran reach self-sufficiency

Israeli Foreign Minister: Iran is working to destabilize the region

211 wounded and 103 killed in today’s twin explosions in Kerman in an event marking the fourth anniversary of the killing of Qassem Soleimani

The Iranian President: There is no doubt that the perpetrators of the Kerman bombings and those behind them will be identified and punished

Iran’s Raisi condemns “heinous” twin blasts that killed 103

At least 50 people were killed after two blasts hit near Qassem Soleimani's grave in Kerman city

Iranian official says blasts in Kerman city were 'terrorist attacks' - state media

At least 20 killed in blasts near Iranian Guards commander Soleimani's tomb during ceremony

Iran's emergency department at Kerman Province says at least 10 casualties reported following explosion near Qassem Soleimani’s grave

Iran state TV says second blast heard near grave of slain general

Iranian Defense Minister: Tehran supports Yemen in all dimensions

The Iranian President: We condemn the Israeli assassination of Saleh Al-Arouri, who was a prominent fighter who defended the rights of his people

The Houthi Group in Yemen reportedly launched 3 Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles at a Commercial Shipping Vessel near the Bab al-Mandab Strait roughly 33nm off the Coast of Eritrea, causing No Damage to the Ship or Casualties

“Iran provides all kinds of support but when it comes to decisions and actions on the ground, the decision is ours," said an official with Kataib Hezbollah, the biggest Iraqi group carrying out attacks.

An explosive drone launched by an "outlawed group" was shot down at Erbil Air Base near Erbil International Airport at 9:52 PM (local time) on Tuesday, the Kurdistan Region's Directorate General of Counter Terrorism (CTD) reports

Mehr Agency: The Iranian combat destroyer that moved to the Red Sea is equipped with naval cruise missiles

Reuters, from the British Foreign Minister: I made it clear to my Iranian counterpart that Tehran must share the responsibility for preventing Houthi attacks

Houthi boats opened fire at U.S. Navy helicopters responding to a distress call near Yemen, the Pentagon says. The helicopters returned fire, causing 3 small boats to sink and killing the crew

British Foreign Minister: I informed the Iranian Foreign Minister that his country bears responsibility for the attacks in the Red Sea

Iranian-backed Houthi small boats attack merchant vessel and U.S. Navy helicopters in Southern Red Sea. On Dec. 31 at 6:30am (Sanaa time) the container ship MAERSK HANGZHOU issued a second distress call in less than 24 hours reporting being under attack by four Iranian-backed Houthi small boats. The small boats, originating from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, fired crew served and small arms weapons at the MAERSK HANGZHOU, getting to within 20 meters of the vessel, and attempted to board the vessel. A contract embarked security team on the MAERSK HANZGHOU returned fire. U.S. helicopters from the USS EISENHOWER (CVN 69) and GRAVELY (DDG 107) responded to the distress call and in the process of issuing verbal calls to the small boats, the small boats fired upon the U.S. helicopters with crew served weapons and small arms. The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense, sinking three of the four small boats, and killing the crews. The fourth boat fled the area. There was no damage to U.S. personnel or equipment

Iran-backed militias claim to target US-controlled Rmeilan base in Syria

Iranian-backed militias targeted the Conoco military base in eastern Deir ez-Zur. In response to the source of the attack, the global @coalition & the SDF retaliated by hitting the western bank of Euphrates river, where Iranian-backed based

Iranian media: Tehran announces the execution of 4 people linked to the Israeli Mossad