Photos Iran War : Protesters in Tehran Demand Revenge

Protesters have gathered in the Iranian capital of Tehran, mourning the death of the country's top general Qasem Soleimani, who was killed by the US in Baghdad on Friday.

Protesters have gathered in Tehran on Saturday. Photo: Claudia Otto/CNN

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called Soleimani a martyr.

"Martyr Soleimani’s blood will be avenged on the day we see the evil hand of America is cut short of the region for good,” he said. 

The crowds are demanding an action against the US. Photo: Claudia Otto/CNN

The mourners in the streets of Tehran are also calling for revenge, waving flags and carrying portraits of the killed general.

The mourners hold flags and portraits. Photo: Claudia Otto/CNN

The protesters are asking Major General Ismail Qaani, Soleimani's successor, to revenge Soleimani.

In this photo, protesters hold a poster with a picture of Major General Ismail Qaani, Soleimani's successor, demanding a revenge. Photo: Claudia Otto/CNN