
Iran: Stampede kills dozens at Soleimani's burial
Hundreds of mourners were injured in the crush during General Qasem Soleimani's funeral
Dozens of people have died in a crush during the funeral of General Qasem Soleimani. Hundreds of mourners were injured. Soleimani was killed in a US air strike on Friday. The burial ceremony has had to be delayed. Huge crowds had gathered in the General's home city of Kerman, as his remains were carried slowly through the streets.
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(Photo: Iranian mourners gather around a vehicle carrying the coffin of General Qasem Soleimani during the final stage of funeral processions, in his hometown Kerman. Credit: Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images)
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