Meanwhile, the United States has denied a visa to Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif that would have allowed him to attend a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Thursday.
The move comes after the Iranian Foreign minister in a tweet accused the United States of creating “global anti-US fury and a worldwide rancor”
Mr Javad Zarif blamed Washington’s hardline policies against Tehran for destabilizing the Middle East and setting back peace in the region.
The killing of General Soleimani has generated concerns around the world that a broader regional conflict could erupt.
President Trump is however facing growing criticism over the killing and his threats to attack Iran’s cultural sites.
The president had said cultural sites were among 52 identified Iranian targets that could be attacked if Iranians “torture, maim and blow up Americans.
The US and Iran have signed conventions to protect cultural heritage, including during conflict. Military attacks targeting cultural sites are considered war crimes under international law.
Although several persons are envisaging a World War III due to these recent tensions, many are concerned about the safety of ordinary citizens who may be at the receiving end of the escalating faceoff
