Earlier, the Israel Defense Forces said Soleimani was killed on March 16 in a “precision strike” carried out in Tehran.

Iran’s foreign minister says the war could end if Washington and Tel Aviv provide security guarantees and compensate Tehran for damages.

Most of the displaced have left Tehran and other major cities, moving toward the country’s northern regions and rural areas.

Iran has requested humanitarian assistance from Russia, citing damage to hospitals and a large number of wounded following ongoing military strikes.

Mojtaba Khamenei vows retaliation against the U.S. and Israel and signals Tehran may use the Strait of Hormuz as leverage.