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Iran President Ebrahim Raisi Demands Trump Be 'Prosecuted, Killed' Over 2020 Drone Strike
The president of Iran called for former President Donald Trump to be "prosecuted and killed" on Monday over the U.S. drone strike in Iraq that killed a top Iranian general in 2020.

Two years ago general Qassem Soleimani was killed from a U.S. drone strike at the Baghdad International Airport and President Ebrahim Raisi said he wants Trump to be held responsible for the attack.

"If not, I'm telling all American leaders, don't doubt that the hand of revenge will come out of the sleeves of ummah," Raisi said.

A memorial service for the second anniversary of Solemimani's death was attended by thousands of people gathering at mosques in Iran and countries across the Middle East, The Daily Mail reported.


However, the day of grieving was filled with violence from a string of attacks. Two "suicide drones", one of which had the words "Soleimani's revenge" painted in Arabic, were shot down by troops at the Baghdad International Airport.

So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the drone attack. No damage or injuries have been reported.