Soleimani, the head of Iran's elite Quds Force, was killed along with Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy commander of Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF, or Hashd al-Shaabi), an Iran-backed umbrella organisation comprising several militias. #Iran #US #Soleimanikilling

WION exclusively talks to Former US Military intelligence officer Lt Steven Rogers

The unilateral decision of Trump to order the killing of Soleimani has led to a trust deficit among allies of the US How far will Trump go? Is he willing to wage a war on Iran to improve his electoral changes? What's the impact on allies of America? #Gravitas #WIONEdit #WION

WION Edit: Conflict with Iran, Is America hurting its allies?

Iran's parliament has unanimously passed a bill naming the United States' forces as "terrorists" over the assassination of top military commander Qassem Soleimani in an air attack in Iraq. Soleimani, the popular head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) foreign operations arm Quds Force, was killed in a US drone attack outside Baghdad airport on January 3, ratcheting up tensions between the arch-foes. #USForces #Iran #US #SoleimaniKilling #

WION Dispatch: Iran designates Pentagon as terrorist

Three days ago, the US triggered a geopolitical earthquake by killing a top Iranian General. The whole world is now bracing for the fallout. Palki Sharma recaps the top five developments from the crisis that is brewing in West Asia. #Gravitas #Iran #US #USAirStrike #SoleimaniKilled

Gravitas: Are US and Iran on the brink of war?

<p>India reached out to global capital on Sunday evening in the backdrop of growing tensions in West Asia after the US killed top Iranian general - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iraqi-parliament-passes-resolution-to-end-foreign-troop-presence-272342">Qasem Soleimani</a> of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) last week. This even as Washington told New Delhi about Iranian "threats" to which US won't "hesitate" to act.</p>

<p>India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke to Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Oman's FM Yusuf Alawi and UAE's FM Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.</p>

<p>Top Indian government sources said, "We are closely following the developments in the West Asia region. We are engaged with all important stakeholders on the prevailing situation given our deep interest in the stability and security of the region."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In this context, today EAM had a telephonic conversation with his counterparts from Iran, UAE, Oman and the United States to discuss ways to reduce the rising level of tension in the region," sources added.</p>

<p>The external affairs ministry highlighted "India's stakes and concern" with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talking about "Iran’s continued threats and provocations", explained that "Trump administration won’t hesitate to act to keep American lives, and those of our friends and allies, safe."&nbsp;</p>

<p>With three West Asian countries, Iran, Oman and UAE, the focus was on how the developing situation can impact the region. EAM during his talks with Iranian counterpart noted that developments "have taken a very serious turn" and New Delhi remains "deeply concerned" about the levels of tension. With Oman, both sides, "reaffirmed" the "shared interest in the stability and security of the Gulf."</p>

<p>Jaishankar's last visit in 2019 was to Iran and Oman and foreign ministers of three countries had met in the Omani capital Muscat on December 24 with focus on increasing connectivity in the region.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Iranian mission in a statement expressed its "gratitude" to all "individuals, groups, elites, &nbsp;media outlets, organizations and foreign missions" in India who have expressed their "sympathy and solidarity" with Tehran.</p>

<p>India has huge stakes in the stability of the region with the presence of large diaspora and energy security and connectivity linkages. India's key connectivity programme - the Chabahar project and North-South Transport corridor that will help it connect with Afghanistan and Central Asia and Moscow could get impacted with instability in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Delhi's oil imports come from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran and tensions in the region will impact consumers in the country, already reeling under high onion prices.&nbsp;</p>


India reached out to global capital on Sunday evening in the backdrop of growing tensions in West Asia after the US killed top Iranian general - Qasem Soleimani of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) last week.

India reached out to global capital on Sunday evening in the backdrop of growing tensions in West Asia after the US killed top Iranian general - Qasem Soleimani of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) last week. This even as Washington told New Delhi about Iranian "threats" to which US won't "hesitate" to act. India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke to Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Oman's FM Yusuf Alawi and UAE's FM Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Top Indian government sources said, "We are closely following the developments in the West Asia region. We are engaged with all important stakeholders on the prevailing situation given our deep interest in the stability and security of the region." "In this context, today EAM had a telephonic conversation with his counterparts from Iran, UAE, Oman and the United States to discuss ways to reduce the rising level of tension in the region," sources added. The external affairs ministry highlighted "India's stakes and concern" with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talking about "Iran’s continued threats and provocations", explained that "Trump administration won’t hesitate to act to keep American lives, and those of our friends and allies, safe." With three West Asian countries, Iran, Oman and UAE, the focus was on how the developing situation can impact the region. EAM during his talks with Iranian counterpart noted that developments "have taken a very serious turn" and New Delhi remains "deeply concerned" about the levels of tension. With Oman, both sides, "reaffirmed" the "shared interest in the stability and security of the Gulf." Jaishankar's last visit in 2019 was to Iran and Oman and foreign ministers of three countries had met in the Omani capital Muscat on December 24 with focus on increasing connectivity in the region. Meanwhile, the Iranian mission in a statement expressed its "gratitude" to all "individuals, groups, elites, media outlets, organizations and foreign missions" in India who have expressed their "sympathy and solidarity" with Tehran. India has huge stakes in the stability of the region with the presence of large diaspora and energy security and connectivity linkages. India's key connectivity programme - the Chabahar project and North-South Transport corridor that will help it connect with Afghanistan and Central Asia and Moscow could get impacted with instability in the region. New Delhi's oil imports come from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran and tensions in the region will impact consumers in the country, already reeling under high onion prices.

India reaches out to countries in West Asia amid US-Iran tensions

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians thronged Tehran's streets on January 6 for the funeral of military commander Qassem Soleimani. Millions of Iranians are expected to take part in nationwide events honouring Soleimani, in the lead up to his burial in his home town of Kerman on January 7. The commander of the elite Quds Force within Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed by a US drone strike last week. #Soleiman #Iran #QassemSoleimani #Quds

Huge crowds in Tehran for Soleimani’s funeral procession

Soleimani was killed in a US drone strike Friday near Baghdad international airport, shocking the Islamic republic. He was 62.

Iran: Thousands pay respect to Soleimani; Chants 'Death To America'

The funeral procession of Qasem Soleimani took place on the streets of Ahvaz city in Iran. Thousands of Iranian mourn the death of Former Iranian major general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qasem Soleimani. #QasemSoleimani #QasemSoleimaniFuneral #Soleimani #US #Iran #WION

Funeral procession of Qasem Soleimani, thousands Iranian mourn Soleimani's death

India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on Sunday said that he spoke to Iran foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and added ''India remains deeply concerned about the levels of tension''. #WION #Iran #NuclearDeal #QasemSoleimani #Soleimani #SJaishankar

India contacts West Asian nations amid escalating tensions

Iran's supreme leader appointed Esmail Qaani as the new head of the Foreign Operations arm of the Revolutionary Guard after its commander Qasem Soleimani, was killed on Friday in a US attack on Baghdad Airport. #EsmailQaani #QasemSoleimani #IranRevolutionaryGuard #US #WION

Who is 'Esmail Qaani' named as Soleimani's successor?

On January 15, China & U.S. going to have a trade agreement. The U.S. is a trade partner of China, despite China's ties with Iran. China has urged for restraint and calm. #China #US #TradeAgreement

China claims, 'Soleimani killing won't derail China-U.S. trade talks'

Iran's top military general Qasem Soleimani's killing has sent shockwaves across the world. Diplomatic channels in almost every nation are watching the developments closely. "Like ISIS, Like Hitler, Like Genghis! They all hate cultures. Trump is a terrorist in a suit. He will learn history very soon that NOBODY can defeat 'the Great Iranian Nation & Culture'," Information and Telecommunications Minister Mohammad Javad Azari-Jahromi tweeted. #WION #Iran #NuclearDeal #QasemSoleimani #Soleimani

Iran to take 5th step back from Nuclear deal

In 2011, Donald Trump claimed through a video that President Barack Obama (Ex-US President) will start a war with Iran as he doesn't have another option because he is weak now." That video of 2011 resurfacing on the internet as it has been claimed by some that present U.S. President Donald Trump is trying out the same method. Is it his hypocrisy that has been revealed? #USElection #US #DonaldTrump #Iran #Iraq #QasemSoleimani #WION

Trump's 2011 video resurfaces on internet claiming, "Obama will attack Iran to win polls"

Iran's top military general Qasem Soleimani's killing has sent shockwaves across the world. Diplomatic channels in almost every nation are watching the developments closely. The Indian government as well has found itself in a tough spot. The immediate fallout before PM Modi and his policy advisers will be managing the spike in global oil prices. But looking at India's history with Iran and the current relations with the United States the political dynamics become interesting. #WION #Iran #QasemSoleimani #Soleimani

Impact on India as US-Iran tension escalates

The funeral procession of Qasem Soleimani took place on the streets of Ahvaz city in Iran. Thousands of Iranian mourn the death of Former Iranian major general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qasem Soleimani. #WION #QasemSoleimani #Soleimani #Iran

Iran: Thousands pay respect to Qasem Soleimani

Iranian Parliament MPs shouted "Death to America!" On Sunday during a session to discuss the killing of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in a US military strike. #IranianParliament #QasemSoleimani

Iran MPs chant 'Death to America' as Soleimani's body brought back to Tehran

<p>Some commercial airlines have suspended flights to Baghdad following the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soleimani-contributed-to-plotting-terror-attacks-in-new-delhi-london-trump-272027">US airstrikes at the Baghdad International Airport</a>.</p>

<p>According to reports, Gulf Air and Royal Jordanian were the two such airlines that halted services to Baghdad citing security concerns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Gulf Air said that flight services to and from Baghdad and Iraq's Najaf have been suspended until further notice due to safety and security issues.</p>

<p>The airlines said that it will continue "to monitor the security situation in Iraq, where the safety and security of passengers and crew is its top priority".</p>

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<p>Royal Jordanian continues its operation to other Iraqi regions except to Baghdad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Domestic operators like Iraqi Airways, UR Airline and Fly Baghdad are operating air services as usual.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development comes after US-led airstrikes at Baghdad International Airport on January 3 killed Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soleimani headed Iran's elite military force, the Quds, for over two decades and was one of the top influential people in Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.&nbsp;</p>

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Some commercial airlines have suspended flights to Baghdad following the US airstrikes at the Baghdad International Airport. According to reports, Gulf Air and Royal Jordanian were the two such airlines that halted services to Baghdad citing security concerns.

Some commercial airlines have suspended flights to Baghdad following the US airstrikes at the Baghdad International Airport. According to reports, Gulf Air and Royal Jordanian were the two such airlines that halted services to Baghdad citing security concerns. In a statement, Gulf Air said that flight services to and from Baghdad and Iraq's Najaf have been suspended until further notice due to safety and security issues. The airlines said that it will continue "to monitor the security situation in Iraq, where the safety and security of passengers and crew is its top priority". TRAVEL ALERT: Flights to and from Baghdad and Najaf in the Republic of Iraq have suspended until further notice due to safety and security issues. — Gulf Air (@GulfAir) January 3, 2020 × Royal Jordanian continues its operation to other Iraqi regions except to Baghdad. Domestic operators like Iraqi Airways, UR Airline and Fly Baghdad are operating air services as usual. The development comes after US-led airstrikes at Baghdad International Airport on January 3 killed Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani. Soleimani headed Iran's elite military force, the Quds, for over two decades and was one of the top influential people in Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Royal Jordanian, Gulf Air suspend flights to Baghdad after US strikes kill top Iran commander Soleimani 

Democratic presidential contenders on Friday condemned the airstrike that killed Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani, saying President Donald Trump's decision was reckless and could lead the United States to another war in the Middle East. #JoeBiden #QasemSoleimani #Soleimani #US #Iran #DonaldTrump #WION

Trump's rivals to the White House condemn Iran strike, suggested to avoid war

<p>In an address after the killing of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-will-respond-to-soleimani-killing-any-time-in-any-manner-foreign-minister-zarif-272013">Iranian top commander Qasem Soleimani</a>, US President Donald Trump alleged that the Iranian military commander was responsible for plotting terror attacks in New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In what can be seen as an attempt to rope in the allies after the strikes at the Baghdad International Airport on Friday, Trump said that the slain chief of Iran Revolutionary Guards&nbsp;contributed to "terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London".</p>

<p>Trump's comments came during his address in Palm Beach, Flordia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US president added that Soleimani's reign of terror is finally over.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The US President could be referring to a car bomb attack in Iran back in 2012 which targetted the wife of the Israeli defence attache to India.</p>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had alleged that Iran was responsible for the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said that Tehran will respond Soleimani's killing "any time and in any manner".</p>

<p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soleimani-was-plotting-imminent-action-threatening-hundreds-of-american-lives-pompeo-271975">US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo</a> on Friday said that Soleimani was plotting attacks which would have put hundreds of American lives at risk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Soleimani was actively plotting in the region to take actions, a big action, as he described it, that would have put dozens if not hundreds of American lives at risk," Pompeo said.</p>


In an address after the killing of Iranian top commander Qasem Soleimani, US President Donald Trump alleged that the Iranian military commander was responsible for plotting terror attacks in New Delhi.

In an address after the killing of Iranian top commander Qasem Soleimani, US President Donald Trump alleged that the Iranian military commander was responsible for plotting terror attacks in New Delhi. In what can be seen as an attempt to rope in the allies after the strikes at the Baghdad International Airport on Friday, Trump said that the slain chief of Iran Revolutionary Guards contributed to "terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London". Trump's comments came during his address in Palm Beach, Flordia. The US president added that Soleimani's reign of terror is finally over. × The US President could be referring to a car bomb attack in Iran back in 2012 which targetted the wife of the Israeli defence attache to India. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had alleged that Iran was responsible for the attack. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said that Tehran will respond Soleimani's killing "any time and in any manner". Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday said that Soleimani was plotting attacks which would have put hundreds of American lives at risk. "Soleimani was actively plotting in the region to take actions, a big action, as he described it, that would have put dozens if not hundreds of American lives at risk," Pompeo said.

Soleimani contributed to plotting terror attacks in New Delhi, London: Trump

It seems like the U.S. is not quite finished with its operations in West Asia. Reports have claimed that the U.S. launched fresh airstrikes on the northern part of Baghdad targeting a militia convoy. But, militia group claimed that airstrike targeted medics, not the senior leaders. #QasemSoleimani #Soleimani #US #Iran #WION

Fresh airstrikes in North Baghdad, 6 killed & 3 injured

Qassem Soleimani, the former head of the elite force in Iran was killed in a US airstrike on January 3. It seems like the U.S. is not quite finished with its operations in West Asia. Reports have claimed that the U.S. launched fresh airstrikes on the northern part of Baghdad targeting a militia convoy. US President Donald Trump also said that the General Qasem Soleimani plotted attacks in Delhi & London, now the reign of his terror is over. #Iraq #IraqAirStrike #US #IranGeneral #Soleimani #QasemSoleimani

What are Iran's options for retaliation?

Protests in India over killing of General Qassem Soleimani

World reacts to killing Iran's Soleimani by the U.S. Mideast countries & Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Monday condemned airstrikes by the United States on several bases belonging to an Iranian-backed militia group in Iraq and said the attack would have consequences. #WION #DonaldTrump #QasemSoleimani #Soleimani #US #Iran

World reacts to killing of Iran's Soleimani by U.S., Mideast countries condemn US strikes in Iraq

Basically, Quds force is also a part of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, IRGC helped Tehran fight proxy wars on the foreign soil. This force was formed on April 22, 1979. Iran shares close ties to supreme leader Khamenei. #IRGC #Iran #US #QasemSoleimani #Soleimani #WION

Role of Iran's Revolutionary Guards in Iran-U.S. conflicts

It seems like the U.S. is not quite finished with its operations in West Asia. Reports have claimed that the U.S. launched fresh airstrikes on the northern part of Baghdad targeting a militia convoy. U.S. President Donald Trump said, "Qasem Soleimani has plotted attacks in Delhi & London, now the reign of his terror is over." #QasemSoleimani #Soleimani #US #Iran #DonaldTrump #WION

Trump: Soleimani plotted attacks in Delhi & London, now reign of his terror is over

What will be the consequences of Iran's General Qasem Soleimani's killing?

While the killing of Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani is going to have magnitudes of repercussions on west Asia and the United States foreign policy. One of these developments wider implications could be a message to North Korea. As North Korea is another foreign power since the Trump administration has missed no opportunity to aggravate the United States efforts to get the country to denuclearize. Denuclearization of Iran was the cornerstone of the Obama era administration. #QasemSoleimani #Soleimani #US #Iran #WION

Ayatollah Khamenei vows 'severe revenge' after Soleimani killed by U.S.

<p>When the news of the assassination of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-will-respond-to-soleimani-killing-any-time-in-any-manner-foreign-minister-zarif-272013">Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani</a> broke out, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soleimani-contributed-to-plotting-terror-attacks-in-new-delhi-london-trump-272027">US President Donald Trump</a> was enjoying his meatloaf dinner and ice cream at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.</p>

<p>As reported by American media, Trump was savouring his dinner when the Pentagon confirmed having carried out airstrikes at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq that killed Iran's Quds Force chief Qasem Soleimani on January 3.</p>

<p>Trump was eating dinner at his Florida estate in attendance of some friends and politicians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's all-American meal at Mar-a-Lago amid Baghdad airstrikes and Soleimani's killing reminds of the 2017 incident wherein Trump told Chinese President Xi Jinping about the Syrian airstrikes as the two world leaders dined at his Mar-a-Lago club.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Trump has hailed Soleimani's killing and has said that the top Iranian military chief's "reign of terror"&nbsp;is finally over.</p>

<p>He said that Soleimani contributed to terror plots "as far away as New Delhi and London". Trump's remarks came during an address in Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iran's Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani headed the elite military force for over two decades and was one of the most important people in Iran after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soleimani was killed in US airstrikes that were carried out at Baghdad International Airport on January 3.&nbsp;</p>

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When the news of the assassination of Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani broke out, US President Donald Trump was enjoying his meatloaf dinner and ice cream at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.

When the news of the assassination of Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani broke out, US President Donald Trump was enjoying his meatloaf dinner and ice cream at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. As reported by American media, Trump was savouring his dinner when the Pentagon confirmed having carried out airstrikes at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq that killed Iran's Quds Force chief Qasem Soleimani on January 3. Trump was eating dinner at his Florida estate in attendance of some friends and politicians. Trump's all-American meal at Mar-a-Lago amid Baghdad airstrikes and Soleimani's killing reminds of the 2017 incident wherein Trump told Chinese President Xi Jinping about the Syrian airstrikes as the two world leaders dined at his Mar-a-Lago club. Meanwhile, Trump has hailed Soleimani's killing and has said that the top Iranian military chief's "reign of terror" is finally over. He said that Soleimani contributed to terror plots "as far away as New Delhi and London". Trump's remarks came during an address in Florida. Iran's Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani headed the elite military force for over two decades and was one of the most important people in Iran after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Soleimani was killed in US airstrikes that were carried out at Baghdad International Airport on January 3.

Meatloaf and ice cream: Trump savoured an all-American meal as Pentagon confirmed Soleimani's killing

<p>UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson may feel the heat of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/soleimanis-killing-how-was-the-operation-carried-out-and-what-are-the-consequences-272077">Iran's top commander Qasem Soleimani's killing</a> and cut short his ongoing Caribbean vacation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>British media reports that the UK was not intimated by the US on Baghdad Airport airstrikes that killed Iran Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani on January 3.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United Kingdom has around 400 troops stationed in the Middle East and works along with the American forces in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Johnson's absence, British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab issued a statement on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soleimani-contributed-to-plotting-terror-attacks-in-new-delhi-london-trump-272027">Soleimani's killing</a> and called for de-escalation, adding that further conflict is not in UK's interest.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We have always recognised the aggressive threat posed by the Iranian Quds force led by Qasem Soleimani. Following his death, we urge all parties to de-escalate. Further conflict is in none of our interests," Raab said as reported by news agency Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, opposition Labour Party's leader Jeremy Corbyn slammed the United States for Soleimani's killing calling it "belligerent actions and rhetoric coming from the United States".&nbsp;</p>

<p>UK PM Johnson has been enjoying a vacation in the Caribbean ahead of the resumption of Parliament's winter recess.</p>

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson may feel the heat of Iran's top commander Qasem Soleimani's killing and cut short his ongoing Caribbean vacation. British media reports that the UK was not intimated by the US on Baghdad Airport airstrikes that killed Iran Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani on January 3.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson may feel the heat of Iran's top commander Qasem Soleimani's killing and cut short his ongoing Caribbean vacation. British media reports that the UK was not intimated by the US on Baghdad Airport airstrikes that killed Iran Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani on January 3. The United Kingdom has around 400 troops stationed in the Middle East and works along with the American forces in the region. In Johnson's absence, British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab issued a statement on Soleimani's killing and called for de-escalation, adding that further conflict is not in UK's interest. × "We have always recognised the aggressive threat posed by the Iranian Quds force led by Qasem Soleimani. Following his death, we urge all parties to de-escalate. Further conflict is in none of our interests," Raab said as reported by news agency Reuters. Meanwhile, opposition Labour Party's leader Jeremy Corbyn slammed the United States for Soleimani's killing calling it "belligerent actions and rhetoric coming from the United States". UK PM Johnson has been enjoying a vacation in the Caribbean ahead of the resumption of Parliament's winter recess. (With inputs from Reuters)

Soleimani's killing: UK PM Boris Johnson under pressure to cut short Caribbean vacation? 

Did Soleimani plot attacks in India?

Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces performed the last rites for Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis and Iranian Major-General Qasem Soleimani, top commanders of the Revolutionary Guards' elite force, who were killed in a US airstrike late Thursday with their convoy at Baghdad Airport. #SoleimaniFuneral #Iraq #QasemSoleimani #Soleimani #US #Iran #DonaldTrump #WION

Iraq perform last rites for commanders killed in U.S. air strike

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