Iraq held a huge funeral procession on Saturday for Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani and his nine other companions who were martyred in a US drone strike in Baghdad Airport on Friday. High-ranking dignitaries attended the funeral cortege.
People mourned the martyrdom of General Soleimani and his companions in Iraq.
A mourner is holding a photo of General Soleimani and Ayatollah Khamenei holding each other in a tight embrace.
Mourners chanted "Death to America" during the funeral procession for Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani and his companions.
Mourners had a hard time holding back their tears during the state-held funeral for Iranian and Iraqi military officials.
A mourner is photographed holding up a photo of General Qassem Soleimani.
Mourners chanted "Death to America" during the funeral procession for Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani and his companions.
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi attended the funeral of the Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani, and the Iraqi anti-terror forces commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis who were martyred in an air strike at Baghdad airport on January 4, 2020.
Former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki also attended the funeral.
Mourners vowed to avenge the blood of the slain commander and his companions.
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