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Boris Johnson has condemned Iran’s General Qassem Soleimani as having been “a threat to all our interests”.

He added “we will not lament his death”, as the Prime Minister called for de-escalation from all sides.

Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, 62, was killed in a US airstrike on Friday.

Soleimani's killing has led to mounting fears that World War 3 could break out, as tensions in the region rise.

Now, the Prime Minister has confirmed that he has consulted his counterparts in France, the US and Germany - and plans talks with other international leaders "in the coming days".

He has called for de-escalation from all sides - saying that calls for retaliation or reprisals will lead to more violence that is "in no-one's interest".

(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

The PM also said he will be speaking to Iraq "to support peace and stability" after its parliament called for the expulsion of foreign troops, including British soldiers working against so-called Islamic State.

Speaking on Sunday evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "Today I have spoken with President Macron, President Trump and Chancellor Merkel, and will be speaking with other leaders in the coming days.

"General Qassem Soleimani posed a threat to all our interests and was responsible for a pattern of disruptive, destabilising behaviour in the region.

"Given the leading role he has played in actions that have led to the deaths of thousands of innocent civilians and western personnel, we will not lament his death.

"It is clear however that all calls for retaliation or reprisals will simply lead to more violence in the region and they are in no-one's interest.

"We are in close contact with all sides to encourage de-escalation.

"I will be speaking to other leaders and our Iraqi friends to support peace and stability."

(Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Mr Johnson was facing criticism for his silence while on holiday in the Caribbean during the escalating crisis.

Downing Street said the PM arrived back in the UK on Sunday, but did not immediately say whether he was in Number 10.

Ministers are due to meet on Monday to discuss the crisis that has raised fears of all-out war and the Foreign Office will update Parliament on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister's statement came hours after Iraq's parliament has backed a suggestion by the prime minister that all foreign troops should be ordered out of the country - raising fears ISIS could regain power.

Soleimani's body was so badly mutilated that it had to be identified by a ring on his right hand , according to Iraqi officials.

Iranian demonstrators on Sunday offered an $80 million reward to anyone who brings them the head of US President Donald Trump.