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A ceremony marking the one-year anniversary of Iranian top General Qassem Soleimani's death took place in the city of Kerman, his birthplace, on Sunday.
High ranking officials and members of the public attended the ceremony, following safety guidelines due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Soleimani was killed during a US-directed drone attack whilst visiting Baghdad on January 3, 2020. During a recent meeting with the General's family, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei promised to avenge the assassination, saying that the US will face 'harsh' repercussions.
Iran: Kerman ceremony marks anniversary of Soleimani's death
A ceremony marking the one-year anniversary of Iranian top General Qassem Soleimani's death took place in the city of Kerman, his birthplace, on Sunday.
High ranking officials and members of the public attended the ceremony, following safety guidelines due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Soleimani was killed during a US-directed drone attack whilst visiting Baghdad on January 3, 2020. During a recent meeting with the General's family, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei promised to avenge the assassination, saying that the US will face 'harsh' repercussions.
No Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV
A ceremony marking the one-year anniversary of Iranian top General Qassem Soleimani's death took place in the city of Kerman, his birthplace, on Sunday.
High ranking officials and members of the public attended the ceremony, following safety guidelines due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Soleimani was killed during a US-directed drone attack whilst visiting Baghdad on January 3, 2020. During a recent meeting with the General's family, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei promised to avenge the assassination, saying that the US will face 'harsh' repercussions.