The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) a Sunni jihadist group with a particularly violent ideology is claiming responsibility for the bombing attacks that tragically resulted in the deaths of 84 people.

The attacks targeted a procession honouring Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. Qassem Soleimani was a prominent Iranian military officer who served in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He was born on March 11, 1957, and served Iran from 1979 until his assassination on January 3, 2020. Soleimani was the commander of the Quds Force, a division of the IRGC responsible for extraterritorial and clandestine military operations.

He played a significant role in military operations across the Middle East. His influence extended beyond Iran’s borders, with involvement in the Iran–Iraq War, the Syrian Civil War, and the fight against ISIS, among other conflicts. He was assassinated by a U.S. drone strike near Baghdad International Airport, which marked a significant escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran.

It was the deadliest attack in the country since a 1978 arson incident. Iran observed a day of mourning following the blasts. ISIS claimed to have orchestrated the double suicide bomber attack at the memorial for the deceased Iranian military official. This event has caused significant grief and outrage, and it marks a severe act of violence in the region.

Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender. He was known for his wealth and connections to influential individuals. Epstein faced allegations of sex trafficking minors and was arrested on federal charges in July 2019.

He died in his jail cell in August 2019, and the medical examiner ruled his death a suicide by hanging. His case has been highly publicized due to the involvement of high-profile figures and the controversial nature of his plea deal in 2008.

Many of the celebrities namely Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruce Willis, Michael Jackson, Noami Campbell and more that appeared in the document were not accused of any wrong doings. Epstein had many high-profile connections, including former U.S. Presidents, foreign prime ministers and Britain’s Prince Andrew, as well as Hollywood stars and, people in the modelling and fashion industries.

Most of the names mentioned above were obtained in the court documents and were mentioned by Guiffre and Johanna Sjoberg who were both allegedly Epstein’s victims.

There have been a few incidents of Japanese airlines that caught fire in the past. The most recent one happened on January 2, 2024, when a Japan Airlines jet collided with another aircraft (Japanese Coast Guard Plane) on the runway at Haneda airport in Tokyo and burst into flames.

Japan Airlines said all 367 passengers and 12 crew members had safely evacuated the jet. Unfortunately, 5 members on the Japanese Coast Guard plane that collided with it were killed, these coast guards were headed to western Japan to help with the earthquake that occurred days back.

Flight attendants through skill and luck, miraculously helped all 367 passengers out of the engulfed airline. The plane was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which had previously suffered from electrical problems and battery fires in 2013.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation.