Iraqi Consulate in Detroit to open for condolences in death of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani

The Consulate General of the Republic of Iraq in Detroit announced that it will be open for condolences for Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad on Friday. According to their statement, the consulate announced "the opening of a record of my condolences for the lives of the righteous martyrs who were killed as a result of the recent American raids in Iraq." The consulate also will be accepting condolences for Cmdr. Abu Mahdi Al-Mohandes, who was killed in the same airstrike. The consulate said it's open to people who want to offer their sympathy Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. at the consulate building located at 16445 W. 12 Mile Road in Southfield. U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Southfield, said in a statement regarding the airstrike, "I am not convinced that he (President Trump) has thought through the consequences of our military actions."