Iran conflict 10-15 times worse' than Iraq.
The move backed by US President Donald Trump has been condemned by important Iranian figures.
Iranian Defence Minister Amir Hatami said: “A crushing revenge will be taken for Soleimani’s unjust assassination... We will take revenge from all those involved and responsible for his assassination”.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in a statement: “Soleimani’s martyrdom will make Iran more decisive to resist America’s expansionism and to defend our Islamic values.
“With no doubt, Iran and other freedom-seeking countries in the region will take his revenge.”
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted: “The US act of international terrorism, targeting & assassinating General Soleimani... is extremely dangerous and a foolish escalation.
“The US bears responsibility for all consequences of its rogue adventurism.”
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also warned that “harsh retaliation” is waiting for the US.
While Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who is considered to be the only person in Iran more powerful than General Soleimani, tweeted: “His blood was shed by the most barbaric of men... The loss of our dear General is bitter. The continuing fight & ultimate victory will be more bitter for the murderers & criminals.
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