Iran summons Swiss embassy official over Soleimani's killing by US

Iran summoned a Swiss embassy official, who represents interests of United States in Iran, on January 3 to condemn killing of one of its top commanders, Qassem Soleimani by American troops. As confirmed by White House and Pentagon, he of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was killed by US air raid at Baghd's international airport on Friday, along with six ors. To assert furr, US President posted a picture of country's flag on his Twitter account. However, Iran called it “malice and stupidity of American terrorist forces”. 

“Following assassination of General Soleimani by US forces, Swiss charge d’affaires was summoned and Iran’s serious condemnation was conveyed to him,” Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi tweeted. “He was told that this is a clear instance of America’s state terrorism and America’s regime will be fully responsible for its consequences,” he ded.

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Iran warns US of 'repercussions'

Citing a Revolutionary Guard statement, Iranian state television said Soleimani was 'martyred' in an attack by US helicopters near airport, without elaborating. Soon after, visor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that US must wait for 'repercussions' for crossing 'red line.' strike also killed Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy commander of Iran-backed militias in Iraq kwn as Popular Mobilization Forces, or PMF, officials said. On January 3, Iran's Supreme Leer Khamenei declared three days of mourning for Soleimani and threatened US saying 'a harsh retaliation is waiting'. In strong condemnation, Iran's Foreign Minister Jav Zarif called act, orchestrated by Trump, as 'international terrorism' and 'foolish escalation.' 

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(With ncy inputs)