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(CNN) - The air strike ordered by President Donald Trump that killed Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force unit of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has triggered reactions both in the Middle East as in the world.
Iran's president praised Soleimani as a hero who led the fight against terrorism.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reacted to the death of the nation's main military commander, Qasem Soleimani, saying that "this cowardly act is another sign of the frustration and impotence of the United States in the region," in a public statement released by the official news agency of Iran.
Rouhani, like other senior officials in Iran, also promised reprisals for his death: "Without a doubt, the great nation of Iran and other free nations in the region will take revenge for this terrible crime committed by American criminals."
Rouhani also honored Soleimani's achievements, calling him a hero of Iranian history who defended himself against terrorism.
"I condemn this cruel act but at the same time I honor the brilliant service of this brave hero of the history of Iran who defended the territorial integrity of the country and led the fight against terrorism and extremism in the region."
The president then expressed his condolences to the supreme leader, the commander in chief, the people of Iran, the revolutionary guards, the loved ones of the victims and especially the Soleimani family, the statement said.
Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif condemned the attack on Soleimani by the US. UU. and said it will only strengthen resistance against the US. UU.
"The brutality and stupidity of US terrorist forces terrorized by Commander Soleimani ... will undoubtedly strengthen the tree of resistance in the region and the world," Zarif said in the statement.
At the end of his statement, Zarif said Iran’s Foreign Ministry would use all its political, legal and international capabilities to hold the United States accountable for what Zarif called an “obvious crime.”
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Arabic painting in Baghdad that says "Death to the United States" after the US air raid which ended the life of Iranian leader Qasem Soleimani at the Baghdad airport. (Photo by AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP)
In Iraq
For his part, Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi strongly condemned the death of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis and Qasem Soleimani in a US attack in Baghdad and says that the murder of an Iraqi military commander who maintains an official position is a aggression against the Iraqi state, its government and its people, in a new statement that it issued through Twitter.
Abdul-Madi said that carrying out a murder operation of commanders or commanders from countries near Iraq in Iraqi territory is a "flagrant violation" of Iraqi sovereignty and a dangerous escalation that could trigger war in Iraq, the region and the world.
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In United States
The president of the House of Representatives of the United States, Nancy Pelosi, requested an immediate briefing to Congress on the US attack that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani.
Pelosi said in a written statement Thursday night: "The entire Congress must be informed immediately about this serious situation and the next steps under consideration of the administration, including the significant escalation of the deployment of additional troops in the region."
Pelosi said: "Tonight's air raid runs the risk of causing a dangerous escalation of violence."
He also questioned that the attack will be carried out without consulting with Congress.
Pelosi said the attack was carried out "without an authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) against Iran." In addition, this action was taken without the consultation of Congress. ”
The U.S. Department of State UU. Through the Office of Consular Affairs, it has announced that US citizens must leave Iraq immediately, as a result of increased tensions in Iraq and the region.
“Because of the intense tensions in Iraq and the region, we urge American citizens to leave Iraq immediately. Due to the attacks of Iran-backed militias in the US Embassy complex, all consular operations are suspended. US citizens should not approach the embassy, ”he wrote on Twitter.
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In China
Geng Shuang, a spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry, said in his daily briefing: “We attach great importance to recent incidents. China has always opposed the use of forces in international relations, and advocates that all parties should practically fulfill the purpose and principle of the UN Charter and the basic norm of international relations. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq must be respected, and peace and stability in the Middle East and the Gulf area must be maintained. ”
“We urge all relevant parties, especially the US. UU., To act in moderation and avoid the escalation of tensions, ”said the spokesman.
In Russia
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying that the killing of the main Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in a US air strike will cause growing tensions in the Middle East and issued condolences to the Iranian people, according to the Russian state news agency TASS.
“We consider the murder of Soleimani in a US missile attack. UU. in the suburbs of Baghdad it is a risky step that will generate growing tensions throughout the region, ”a ministry representative told TASS. “Soleimani devotedly served the cause of protecting the national interests of Iran. We are offering our sincere condolences to the Iranian people. ”
Earlier on Friday, Russian Senator Konstantin Kosachev issued a statement on his official Facebook page, saying that Soleimani's murder is "a mistake" that can harm the United States in the long term and "destroys" all efforts to save the nuclear agreement with Iran.
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Kosachev wrote: “I think this is more than killing an important figure, it is a mistake. And the reason for this error is the typical American habit of customizing any problem: "Eliminate Saddam (Milosevic, Yanukovych, Gaddafi, Bin Laden, etc.) and everything will be resolved." But this is the logic of the show, not politics. It doesn't work in the long term, but it can hit the show organizers like a boomerang. ”
In Europe
The French government warned its citizens to stay away from any concentration in Iran and advises them to remain "prudent and discreet."
The French Embassy in a statement on its website on Friday also recommended not to take pictures in public spaces.
For his part, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom, Dominic Raab, urged "all parties to reduce the escalation" in a written statement on Friday.
He said the UK government "always recognized the aggressive threat posed by the Iranian force of Quds led by Qasem Soleimani," but "the additional conflict is not in our interest."
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