Monday, January 6, 2020

CROWDS MOURN SOLEIMANI IN TEHRAN

Huge crowds have gathered in Tehran for the funeral of military commander Qasem Soleimani.

He was killed by a US air strike in Iraq on Friday, ramping up tensions between Iran and Washington.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iranian cultural sites if Tehran retaliates.

His critics say that would amount to a war crime.

European nation are urging restraint.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says London is calling for calm.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says London has a challenge in terms of its response.

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