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Throngs mourn, Iranian leader weeps for general slain by U.S.

by Erin Cunningham, Sarah Dadouch, Michael Birnbaum January 6, 2020January 6, 2020

A turnout estimated to be at least 1 million people fill the streets of Tehran, and another massive crowd turns out in the holy city of Qom.

Local & State, News

Demonstrators rally in Portland against possible war with Iran

by Rob Wolfe January 4, 2020January 4, 2020

The crowd in Congress Square Park calls for peace after the killing of an Iranian general by a U.S. drone raises fears of a widening conflict.

Nation & World

U.S. killing of Iranian general triggers global fears of ‘a more dangerous world’

by JOHN LEICESTER January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

U.S. allies suggest that Iran bears some responsibility for the confrontation, but warn that the situation is at an ‘escalation point.’

Nation & World, News

Rockets fired after day of mourning for slain Iranian leader

by QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and ZEINA KARAM January 3, 2020January 4, 2020

Retaliation by Iran for Friday’s airstrike could ignite a conflict that engulfs the region, where Gen. Qassem Soleimani had a network of heavily armed allies.

Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics

Maine’s members of Congress fear killing of Iranian general puts Americans in greater danger

by Eric Russell January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

All four acknowledge that Gen. Qassem Soleimani was ‘evil’ but worry about the effect his killing will have on Americans’ strategic interests and safety.