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Iranian-Canadian counter protests over the American airstrike that killed Iran’s top general were held Saturday across the street from the U.S. consulate in Toronto.

About two dozen of those in favour of Thursday’s drone strikes that killed Gen. Quassem Soleimani — head of the Quds Force — gathered on the north side of Armoury St. on University Ave. They say the airstrikes killed a dangerous terrorist.

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Another two dozen or so gathered on the south side of Armoury voicing the opinion that the U.S. attack will only escalate a war and kill innocent Iranians. They believe Iran will make good on its promise to seek vengeance for the attack.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed the airstrikes were necessary because Soleimani was plotting “imminent” attacks against the United States. Although no proof has been offered to back his statement.