Tonight, they will take all necessary measures to protect and defend u. S. Personnel and partners in the region. Earlier today, the defense secretary mark esper, said that the u. S. Is seeking a diplomatic solution. Not seeking more with iran. But he also said what happens next depends on them. We know that military leaders have been increasing force protection in the region. On capitol hill, natalie brand, kpix 5. Iranian state tv reports at least 56 mourners were killed today when a stampede broke out at soleimanis funeral procession. More than 200 others were hurt. The victims were reportedly crushed when the crowd pushed to get close to the casket. A massive sea of people have been following the procession through soleimanis hometown ahead of his burial. Reporter devin fehely has been speaking with local iranians about soleimanis death. While there is not a lot of morning in the u. S. There are some questions about whether it was handled the right way. Reporter general Qassem Solei