Russia slams US 'adventurist' move in General Soleimani's assassination

Russia says the United States assassination of the top Iranian commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani, was an "adventurist step" which will further increase tension in West Asia.

According to Press TV, Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), was martyred during US airstrikes in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Friday that the move “was an adventurist step that will increase tensions throughout the region.”

"Soleimani served the cause of protecting Iran's national interests with devotion. We express our sincere condolences to the Iranian people,” said the ministry.

'China appeals restraint'

Meanwhile, China called on “the relevant sides, especially the United States, to remain calm and exercise restraint to avoid further escalating tensions.”

“China has always opposed the use of force in international relations," said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman, Geng Shuang.

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