A former on former nessun chief carlos ghosn he skipped bail in japan ahead of his trial provocations of financial misconducts and in sport world tennis number one boss who makes a losing start to the new year party suffering a shock defeat in her opening match of the brisbane international. That sober Iranian Revolutionary guard commander is warning that wednesdays missile attack on a base hosting u. S. Troops in iraq is only the start of a revenge operation that will continue across the region as he has his artist says irans strikes werent meant to kill soldiers but to damage the American Military machine iran is still smiths and u. S. Calls to negotiate following the assassination of Iranian Military commander custance all the money u. S. President donald trump appeared to be backing away from further military confrontation with iran on wednesday but he also honest fresh sanctions for teheran until it changes its behavior. Trump though is also facing opposition at home with a vote sets on thursday to limits the president s ability to carry out further military action against iran where White House Correspondent kimberly hawkinss and washington d. C. Will be speaking to her in just a moment 1st though lets cross to dorset. In tehran a source of this has been a critical time in iran and now were hearing developments from this revolutionary guard commander what more does he have to say and why is the significance. Well this is the man in charge of the revolutionary guards Aerospace Division he would have operated under the direction of the head of the revolutionary guard commander in south who would have given the order to launch these Ballistic Missiles onto the u. S. Base in western iraq this. General allen. Gave a statement a short while ago detailing the operation the iranians carried out by launching 13 Ballistic Missiles onto their i know u. S. Base in western iraq lets hear of some of what he had to say in. The missile attack conducted against the u. S. Military base in fact was the beginning of a great god willing well be continuing. We have been hearing lots of deescalation what chance does diplomacy really have particularly after comments like this. Theres very little hope of any kind of repro small amount given the assassination an awesome solar money and now these missiles that have been launched what was important to note from the statement that we just received from the revolutionary guards is that iran was not after harming or killing u. S. Military personnel by this attack or they carried out there was to hit military equipment at this u. S. Base and that is what they did and hes dead this general also said that the United States is not respond they were indians were expecting a response a military response from the americans but they did not do anything and he said that that is why the americans should leave this region that they should be prepared for more attacks until they are prepared to completely withdraw from the middle east that is something that weve heard from all levels of the leadership here since the assassination of us and sell them on. Of course some solemn on the use that the military commands are at the center of all of this his funerals have taken place and there was a ceremony to commemorate him state just give us a sense of what happened. The official mourning period for the money has ended but the grieving period clearly has not the Supreme Leader himself hosts that a morning ceremony in his own compound in tehran where we saw him company by the highest levels of government the president Hassan Rouhani alongside the head of the countrys judiciary and the man who has been replaced who has replaced us and so the money as the head of the force. Carney was sitting next to the Supreme Leader directly next to him on his left so a very important gesture to the International Community that even the awesome seller moneymen nor longer be sitting next to the Supreme Leader his replacement is very much there and he himself issued a statement saying that his work will carry on the same path as that of some southern monny so there is a mood here that mourning period has officially ended but the grief that the nation feels for this general that is no longer with them continues and this is why many analysts here believe that this is something the iranians will go the assassination of the money has really altered the course of history not only in iran but in this entire region and that is why any kind of dialogue with the United States now is seen as completely out of the question in the forseeable future ok thank you so much for bringing us up to date from the capsule thats what youre focused like to the u. S. Our White House Correspondent kimberly whole kimberly we have been hearing the reaction from iran which is continuing very strong reaction it does appear to be a dont know. If youve been tweeting but he also has a lot on his mind particularly because he doesnt appear to have brought congress with him and now hes facing a challenge in the form of a war powers sikes just bring us up to speed. Yes thats right the u. S. President has been tweeting mostly retreats in support of the action that was taken by the trumpet ministration with respect to iran but that is not sitting well with members of congress particularly following some of the briefings that were supposed to provide clarity on the president s decision and thats why were going to see vigorous debate starting around 15 g. M. T. In the house of representatives to discuss the president s actions and also how they can be limited with respect to iran moving forward this is called the war powers resolution essentially what it would do is limit the president s ability to take action against iran moving forward without congressional approval now we know that this is something that is likely to be passed in the house of representatives is controlled by democrats who have been opposed to most of the president s policies from day one but there is also a similar measure being debated in the senate and there are many republicans there in that republican controlled body that are very concerned that the president has not outlined in justified his actions mainly that there was an imminent threat to americans the argument that is being made in the terms of why the United States said it needed to kill. The iranian general so theres a lot of alarm about the president s actions a desire to try and limit the moving forward in the midst of all of this the Vice President is responding to this criticism saying look it just read im going to have to share it i came up to apologize for our breaking in. With kimberly were going to take you across. Where turkeys foreign minister met. With the countrys leaders lets listen in to this press conference following. With the foreign minister. Briefing. The Prime Minister on the developments unfolding of the past 2 weeks also on the economic and social. Conditions in iraq and the prospects following the vote by the parliament in favor of the withdrawal of the us troops from iraq. In. The Turkish Foreign minister has presented his views. To his character parts he also met with the president in 2. Separate sessions one with in presence of both the delegations and the 2nd was in camera where they discussed by lateral relations and other issues of interest including the developments taking place in the region and the dire need for stability not only in iraq but in the region also here in the Foreign Ministry we have conducted extensive discussions with the Turkish Foreign minister these discussions were centered on bilateral relations and the means to boost relations to the end of both our countries in addition to other regional and International Issues of mutual interest on our part we reiterated that iraqs sovereignty should be respected from all parties. Our efforts must be in order to have iraq continuing playing its role and the stabilizing factor in the region steering that age in away from any escalation and this is a very significant point which we just. Emphasized not only in their joint meeting with us but also in the turkish ministers meeting with both his counterpart and the president and both of the hearing on the sessions conducted with the president we also iterated that we cannot allow iraq to turn into a battlefield and we should also continue our efforts eradicating terrorism and rebuilding iraq in this context we can damn the attacks. Targeting areas within iraq it is our flag run. Violation of iraqs serve and it is a breach of International Law we have informed the Turkish Foreign minister that iraq is keen on preserving its sovereignty and territorial integrity and we also reiterated that we are adamant to see all the foreign troops on our soil leaving our country 1st diplomacy and dialogue based on Mutual Respect and respect of our sovereignty and the usual interest in this particular issue was thoroughly explained. And thoroughly examined by the Turkish Foreign minister with his counterpart and with the president it is the keystone which we centered phrase the discussions on. We also agreed on to continue to defuse the tension in the region between the United States and iran i mean both our countries are exerting their concerted efforts in order to diffuse the tension between iran and the United States which also steering the region away from any diverse state ward where there is no winner it will have grave repercussions not only in the region but on the whole world will also to its rated that iraq should be set aside from its proxy wars. Regional tenders which will have a negative impact on the region all these issues were made clear to the Turkish Foreign minister still his meetings today and we also iterated that any escalation in the region with provide a fostering ground to terrorists and terrorist organizations we are partners with turkey in combat think terrorism and this is a very significant. Of our cooperation where were aiming at from bad thing to terrorism and terrorist and preventing them the remnants of terrorists for all marie formation. This eliminate any crises or confrontations within the region and lessen peoples plights. We exchanged views on this particular issue on how to continue to cooperate fighting terrorism not. Be sure within iraq or in syria namely that end of ice we also discussed other issues of. Our lateral relations including diplomatic political and. Cultural and economic we also discussed the issue of iraqi communities within turkey namely how to streamline visa procedures yes you between both countries this has a very important. Pact on there are communities we also discuss the security of the region. The situation in libya and syria. Then on his part the Turkish Foreign minister demonstrated his. Rationed that right. Team must be so respected. We simply wish to see both the countries iraq and syria living in peace with their territory an entity being maintained we also agreed on have to address crises in peaceful manner the discussion was up in was a Turkish Foreign minister he is. A fellow minister he is a friend and turkey is a neighboring friendly country it has been always supportive to the political regime and the iraqi people once again we welcome the Turkish Foreign minister here in baghdad and thank you for being with us and thank you for the audacity and the voracity you demonstrated hearing their discussions today. But its my friend. Mr al hakim the russian modern minister thank you for hosting me and thank you for. The hospitality and warm reception for the list on the what if you know you will be one of people who have come here. At the moment. In a substance from the turkish prison break up tell you it was good and i wish the folks here to. Accomplish certain goals and this visit really meant to lead to. The grave moment when the message is that iraq is not alone and we will continue to stand by the side of the rock in order to break through this grave moment. In one of the nations. Last insulin many the heads of all close brigades and. The iraqi commander also. Who was accompanying him has resulted in grave repercussion in the region we. Do not wish to see iraq turning into a battlefield for foreign powers iraq has its own difficulties problems iraq is combating terrorism and terrorist organizations like pick k. K. And i salute iraq also is addressing a very critical task which is is very building of the country and iraq a must be turned into a battlefield for full forces and its come not be hindered from accomplishing. We in turkey. Are doing what we can. To. Steer iraq away from any regional conflict. Today. And before that we have held meetings with a number of parties including a presenter of the United Nations with the aim of diffusing the tension within the region and we are working together with iraq and other International Players in order to diffuse the tension we cannot say that. All the issues have been arent outraged. At the same time we have received certain messages from both iran and the United States which we totally understand and we will do what we can to diffuse the tension today and this morning i met with the Prime Minister and his excellent see the president mr sala. And. Before before. Some time also i had certain meetings within the Foreign Ministry here during all these meetings were iterated that the stability and welfare of iraq is very important not only for the iraqis but also for turkey and over the coming period of time we will do all what we can to reinforce stability and welfare in iraq in order to be able to continue fighting terrorism and the region. At the same time we will continue to cooperate to eliminate any threats from there pick a terrorist group here in iraq. And we discussed the difficult situation and the harsh conditions iraq is going through we both agreed that both our countries should cooperate in the rebuilding of the country during the conference we pledged 5000000000. 00 which should be channeled to that he building of iraq. During these meetings also we examined the key projects. Where such investments should be pumped and we will continue to investigate these. Areas at the same time we also examine the water projects other investment projects that should be focused on in total we will continue to cooperate and Work Together in order to achieve all the desired goal. And i will conclude this visit. Carrying certain messages from. My iraqi counterparts and the speaker of the parliament which i will convey to their counterparts in turkey and before and conclude i would like to thank you once again for the warm reception and generous hospitality again i reiterate if we continue to Work Together we will achieve all goals and we will be able to establish security and stability and welfare to our people. Once again i salute the iraqi people and. Let you know. Where we are weve just been listening to a press conference between the Turkish Foreign minister methot cover sort of who is just speaking there and the rocky foreign minister mohammad the keen they were talking after meetings and the key message they wanted to convey during that was that Neither Party wishes to see iraq turns into a battle fields the assassination of them saw the money clearly preying on the minds of many here in the region lets say a gets more perspective now former Senior Course you although shes our correspondent in istanbul joins me now live from there seen several points to come out of that press conference just give us a sense of the main talking points from where you were what did we hear in that. Oh well depending on the latest tension between the u. S. And iran especially after the killing of a general carson sulaimani in iraq turkey has stepped up to play a meditation role between mainly the United States and iran this is what they have set out loudly and the purpose of the visit by foreign minister job sure that iraq is also again for this meditation let me 1st state that turkey always supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty of neighboring countries mainly iraq syria and iran because also they have some kurdish communities and the output Kurdistan Workers Party are also active in those countries thats why the turkey believes that the neighbors territorial integrity and so very nitty is also the same for itself and turkey and iraq has both economic relations and political cooperation and from time to time they come together especially for combating terrorism issues Like Fighting against iceland p. K. K. Is a very important issue but this visit was specific with set up to the escalate the current tension between iran and the United States and thats why the foreign minister childish or the sad that turkey welcomed the relatively positive statements by both the us President Donald Trump last night and from the iranian side turkey says it is committed to. Committed to help iraq in its reconstruction and it seems to a key is going to. Is going to try to take more steps to be able to mediate between iran and to provide to help actually contribute on iraqs security of this is what we see if for now thats why turkey has been a diplomats the traffic