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US politicians rejoiced over Soleimani's assassination while Iranians mourned him as a national hero. We sum up key events in the days and moments following the attack on Iran's most powerful military general.
January 3
The first hours:
A picture published by the media office of the Iraqi military's joint operations forces shows a burnt vehicle following a US strike on January 3.
Immediate reactions:
Saturday, January 4
Sunday, January 5
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Monday, January 6
Tuesday, January 7
Wednesday, January 8
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