Amid Soleimani killing, China dials Russia and condemns US' military adventurism

In wake of General Qassem Soleimani assassination, who was he of Iran’s Quds Force, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Saturday. Condemning “military venturism” of US, Yi stressed need for respecting Iraq’s sovereignty. Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that both China and Russia would continue to uphold international justice and peace.  

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'Safeguard global strategic stability' 

In a tweet, Chinese Foreign Ministry ted that Yi and Lavrov also discussed avenues for co-operation in UN Security Council. y agreed to safeguard global stability by maintaining close communication. importance of UN Charter was also highlighted in discussion.  

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US air raid at Baghd airport

While Iran and US have been at loggerhes for quite sometime, ir relationship took a worse turn after a US air raid killed Soleimani, considered by many as second most powerful figure in Iran. Pentagon confirmed that January 3 attack at Baghd International Airport was carried out at direction of President Donald Trump.

Along with Soleimani, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis- deputy commander of Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), an Iran-backed umbrella organization comprising several militias was also killed. 

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Key role in spreing Iranian influence

Soleimani h acquired a larger than life im due to his role in spreing Iranian influence in West Asia. He was considered to have played a key role in Syrian President Bashar al-Ass's war against rebels. Moreover, he helped armed groups fight Islamic State. 

On or hand, US accused  Quds Force of providing funding, training, weapons, and equipment to US-designated terrorist groups in West Asia including Hezbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jih group in Gaza. It alleged that Soleimani and Quds Force were responsible for deaths of hundreds of Americans. Furrmore, Trump ministration contended that he h been "actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout region".  

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