Deadly Stampede As Iranian Military Commander Mourned In Hometown

Dozens of people are dead and an estimated 200 injured following a stampede during the burial procession for an Iranian military commander killed in a U.S. drone strike. General Qassem Soleimani's body was returned today to his hometown for burial, leading mourners to flood the streets. Iranian state TV is reporting at least 35 people were killed in the stampede. There's been no word on what may have sparked the deadly chaos.  

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