leader irans islammic revolution says in the past 44 years country has been relying on soft power which is more effective than the hard power that some western states have, ali khamenei says that hard power has an immediate effect, while soft power is more provasive and long-lasting. two consecutive explosions in the iranian city of kermon kill nearly 100 people and injured over 200, others. officials say bombings are acts of terrorism. deli blast took place near general qani's burial site where thousands had gathered to mark the fourth anniversary of his martin by the us. hamas deputy leader salahuri has been assassinated in israeli drone strike in the lebanese capital beirot. several others were also killed in the attack on the offices of the resistance movement in almasrafia neighborhood. alruri was one of the founders of hamasa's military wing. yemen's ans for the resistance movement says assassination of aruuri is violation of international laws and humanitarian norms. hezbulah called a danger. first attack on lebanise sovereignty warning the israel crime will not go unanswered. ir