Soleimani: Huge crowds pack Tehran for commander’s funeral
Craig TaylorIran’s supreme leader leads prayers for Qasem Soleimani, killed in a US drone strike on Friday. BBC News – Middle East
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Qasem Soleimani: Blasts hit Baghdad area as Iraqis mourn Iranian general
The Green Zone comes under fire after a funeral procession for an Iranian general killed by the US. BBC News – Middle East
Qasem Soleimani: Iran vows ‘severe revenge’ for top general’s death
Tehran says the US attack on Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad was an “act of international terrorism”. BBC News – Middle East
Iran Vows “Severe Revenge”
jordonc ✅A General in the Quds Force was killed by the USA in an airstrike at Baghdad’s international airport. Iran has vowed “severe revenge” for the killing. The Pentagon said “President Trump ordered the killing because the general was developing plans to attack Americans.” The General has been named as Qasem Soleimani, and the US Embassy…
Benjamin Netanyahu asks for immunity from prosecution
The move is likely to delay trial of the Israeli PM, who was charged with corruption in November. BBC News – Middle East
Carlos Ghosn lawyer stunned as Nissan ex-boss flees Japan for Lebanon
It is unclear how the ex-Nissan boss, who was awaiting trial, managed to flee to Lebanon. BBC News – Middle East