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The assassination of Qasem Soleimani in an airstrike by the US has sparked calls in Iran for revenge

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Iranians burn a US flag during a demonstration following the killing of Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Major General Qasem Soleimani.

Iranians burn a US flag during a demonstration following the killing of Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Major General Qasem Soleimani. Source: Getty Images

The assassination of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in an airstrike by the United States has sparked calls in Iran for revenge. The strike is being seen as a dramatic escalation of tensions with Iran, with fears it could lead to war. International leaders have called for restraint and de-escalation.

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The assassination of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in an airstrike by the United States has sparked calls in Iran for revenge. The strike is being seen as a dramatic escalation of tensions with Iran, with fears it could lead to war. International leaders have called for restraint and de-escalation.

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