Tehran (IP) - A massive funeral to mourn Lt. General Qasem Soleimani and his companions will be started in a few minutes in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Iran PressIran news: Millions of people have gathered around Tehran University, before the beginning of the funeral of the Lieutenant-General Qasem Soleimani, the commander of Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) and his martyred companions, waiting for the beginning of the ceremony.

It is stated that the martyrs' funeral will begin at 8 a.m. today and the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is expected to pray for the body of Lt. Gen Soleimani and his martyred companions.

The leader of the Islamic Revolution has promised severe revenge over the assassination of Lt. General Soleimani. 207/201

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