Joe Biden calls Soleimani's killing 'hugely escalating move' by Trump

Former Vice President of United States and top presidential candidate in race for 2020, Joe Biden said that ' American will mourn' passing of Qassem Soleimani. As confirmed by White House and Pentagon, head of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was killed by US air raid at Baghdad's international airport on January 3, along with six ors.

Standing against Republican US President Donald Trump who ordered killing, Biden feels that Soleimani 'deserved' to be brought to justice for his crimes against American troops. However, having said that Biden also called it a 'hugely escalatory move' in an 'already dangerous region'. While leading current field polls, Biden believes that Trump 'tossed a stick of dynamite into a tinderbox' and he owes an explanation to American people because 'Iran will surely respond'.

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Threats from Iran

Biden's statement reassures threats by Iran after Iranian state television said Soleimani was 'martyred'. advisor 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 Leader Khamenei declared three days of mourning for Soleimani, moreover, threatened US saying "a harsh retaliation is waiting." 

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In strong condemnation, Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif called act, orchestrated by Trump, as 'international terrorism' and 'foolish escalation.' 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 by US. To assert furr on killing, US President posted a picture of country's flag on his Twitter account. However, Iran called it “malice and stupidity of American terrorist forces”.

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