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"This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans," the Pentagon said in a statement, adding that the US would continue to take necessary action to protect Americans and interests around the world.
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned a"harsh retaliation is waiting" for the US - describing the commander as the"international face of resistance".Declaring three days of public mourning, Khamenei added:"All enemies should know that the jihad of resistance will continue with a doubled motivation, and a definite victory awaits the fighters in the holy war.
And Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote on Twitter:"The US act of international terrorism, targeting & assassinating General Soleimani... is extremely dangerous & a foolish escalation. The US bears responsibility for all consequences of its rogue adventurism."A senior Iraqi security official said the strike took place near the cargo area after Maj Gen Soleimani left his plane to be greeted by Mr al Muhandis. The plane had arrived from either Lebanon or Syria.
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