Iran Soleimani death: Huge protests in Iran after General killed in US strike

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Tens of thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets in protest at the killing of a Tehran’s most powerful military chief.

Chanting "death to America" and carrying posters of General Qasem Soleimani, demonstrators marched through Iran's capital condemning "US crimes".

The country's leaders have vowed “harsh revenge" after Donald Trump ordered the fatal airstrike on the commander in Baghdad this morning.

As tensions between the two countries escalate, funeral crowds have lined the streets to mourn the fallen general.

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