Protest in Istanbul over Soleimani killing

Protesters gathered outside the American Consulate in Istanbul on Sunday, demonstrating against the US-ordered killing of Iranian top general Qassem Soleimani. The demonstrators, some carrying "Down with America" signs and portraits of Soleimani were watched on by police during the protest.

Soleimani, who was the architect of Iran's regional policy of mobilising militias across Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, including in the war against the Islamic State group, was killed in an airstrike near Baghdad International Airport on Friday. The strike was authorised by US President Donald Trump.