Iranian commander's body in hometown, U.S. denies quitting Iraq
DUBAI/BAGHDAD - Dozens of people were killed in a stampede as crowds of mourners packed streets for the funeral of a slain military Iranian commander in his hometown of Kerman on Tuesday, forcing his burial to be postponed, state-affiliated media reported.
“Today because of the heavy congestion of the crowd unfortunately a number of our fellow citizens who were mourning were injured and a number were killed,” emergency medical services chief Pirhossein Kolivand told state television.The body of Soleimani, a national hero whose death has united many Iranians, had been taken to Iraqi and Iranian cities before arriving in Kerman for burial.
U.S. and Iranian warnings of new strikes and retaliation have also stoked concerns about a broader Middle East conflict and led to calls in the U.S. Congress for legislation to stop U.S. President Donald Trump going to war with Iran. Despite its strident rhetoric, analysts say Iran will seek to avoid any conventional conflict with the United States but asymmetric strikes, such as sabotage or other military actions via proxies, are more likely.
“In order to conduct this task, Coalition Forces are required to take certain measures to ensure that the movement out of Iraq is conducted in a safe and efficient manner,” it said.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Mysterious pneumonia outbreak sickens dozens in ChinaSome of the afflicted worked at Huanan Seafood market, which has been closed to sanitize the market and investigate. Those patients are currently quarantined in medical institutions.
Lire la suite »
Funeral of Iran's Soleimani postponed after dozens killed in stampedeBREAKING: Dozens killed in stampede at the funeral for Iran's Gen. Qassem Soleimani in his hometown of Kerman, state media says
Lire la suite »
5 dead, dozens hospitalized in Pennsylvania Turnpike crashGREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Five people were killed and dozens injured early Sunday in a crash involving multiple vehicles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, a transportation official said. A tweet ...
Lire la suite »
At least 5 dead, dozens injured in crash involving bus, trucks in PennsylvaniaBREAKING: Multiple people have been killed and many injured in a pileup in Pennsylvania early Sunday involving a tour bus, two tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles.
Lire la suite »
5 dead, dozens hospitalized in Pennsylvania Turnpike crashAt least five people were killed and dozens were injured in a crash early Sunday involving multiple vehicles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, a transportation official said. The fatal crash involving a tour bus, two tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles also injured at least 60 people, according to Pennsylvania
Lire la suite »
Dozens held after shopping protest at Hong Kong border townPetrol bombs hurled at a Hong Kong police station and dozens of people arrested following a march against so-called parallel trading near the Chinese border
Lire la suite »