In a dramatic turn of events, an Iranian court has ordered the U.S. government to cough up a whopping $170 million in compensation for a tragic \"terrorist attack\" that shook the port city of Chabahar back in 2010. 😱
The ruling, reported by Iran's Mizan news agency, came after families of the victims and survivors filed complaints. The devastating suicide bombing targeted a crowd gathered for a religious ceremony, leaving 39 people dead and 70 injured. 💔
According to the court, the U.S. was found guilty of supporting the \"terrorist group\" Jundallah, which claimed responsibility for the attack. The compensation includes $74 million for damages to the plaintiffs and an additional $96 million in punitive damages. 💵
This isn't the first time the U.S. has been held accountable by Iranian courts for this incident. Earlier, in 2023, the same court ordered the U.S. to pay a staggering $2.66 billion following a lawsuit from 93 victims and their families. 💸
While geopolitical tensions between the two nations continue, the families affected by this tragedy are seeking justice, hoping their voices won't be lost in the shuffle of international politics. 🌍✨
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Iranian court orders U.S. to pay $170m for 2010 'terrorist attack'
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