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Qassem Soleimani, top Iranian military commander, killed in U.S. airstrike in Baghdad
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Qassem Soleimani, top Iranian military commander, killed in U.S. airstrike in Baghdad

Iran vows "crushing revenge" and Iraq is furious after Trump orders "decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel."

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Iranian military leader killed: Qasem Soleimani, top general and one of the most powerful men in Iran, was killed in a drone strike at Baghdad airport early today. His deputy was also killed.

Trump ordered the strike: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the airstrikes disrupted an "imminent attack" in the region that put American lives at risk.

Iran's response: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows for "harsh revenge."Iran vows revenge. Iraq outraged with Trump's decision to attack.