A weekend of more hot conditions. And what took you so long mr bonk after a 5 year away the latest double 07 blockbuster is back at the same. Time bryan thomas great to have you with us today irans Supreme LeaderAyatollah Khamenei has warned that harsh retaliation is waiting for the u. S. Now that after a u. S. Air strike at Baghdad International airport killed the iranian general has some solo money the head of irans elite force now in many has also declared 3 days of National Mourning for the general staff he was considered the architect of tehrans military operations in the middle east. The u. S. Asked came in the middle of the night later the pentagon tweeted this strike was aimed at deterring future iranian at tak plans done trump usually very active on twitter tweeted only this image. And was that hungry Iranian State t. V. Confirmed the death of gentle customer. Irans top security body called an urgent meeting for friday. Foreign minister mohammad gen watch a reef tweeted the us act of International Terrorism targeting and assassinating gentle soul amani is extremely dangerous and a foolish escalation. The u. S. Government has accused solomonic of having a key role in fighting in syria and iraq he reported directly to the countrys Supreme Leader ayatollah khomeini. Also kills the Deputy Commander of the rainy and backed militias known as the Popular Mobilization forces the u. S. Has accused the group of being behind the recent attack on the u. S. Embassy in baghdad experts say the death of salam mani could be a turning point in the middle east and potentially drole retaliation from iran and the forces it backs in the region against israel and u. S. Interests. So what will happen next lets talk about that now with amir masowe iraqi journalist here in berlin just returned from baghdad good morning to. You hear how and where do you think iran is going to retaliate to the killing of i think the most important. Goals for the rally it is american troops in iraq especially in the base close to syrian iraqi borders were the last weeks has been also attack against this literary militia militia i think one of the most important goals for iranians will be constructive and of the american presence in iraq and in the region i would not agree about the idea that iran could react through his bull and they would try to keep that front blog called as possible because this is a strategy call for them strategy called the front lines in iraq or is it a lot of americans were talking about over the 10000 american soldiers has been present in iraq they could be a goal of the next year i mean. A what about the embassy at sea in some via. Attacks of last couple days could it be a target as well the u. S. Embassy in baghdad i think this is a symbol of kill attack has been accorded him back that i think its will not be fi action the main actually action of your brain the construct of the American Embassy in baghdad because of the fact that as many of our soldiers have been god thing that. You know for example money guarding that embassy and Iraqi Government to try to to keep that area safe must also be ok now as a powerful head of irans revolutionary guard the al quds brigades. Hes been in the crosshairs of American Military leaders before why was he hit now i think if we are go back for 2 or 3 weeks before americans has been already trying to keep that action of that man away from the from the ground but the fact is that 2 guys has been killed were not talking about just a lay babie with him there is a build back of the un one does the chief of. Iraq has been also killed in the same attack in baghdad i think the fact is that the advise a military adviser told him is that. 2 guys in one place. A good goal a 1st 2nd because of the unclear coming some marines coming to an airport in back to save the embassy thats the communication has been also of course controlled by some cia agents in that area i think they tried to avoid a possible attack off thats roups or possible a big actions from money in the airport ok now for years now so the moneys been the linchpin for ransom. Terry abroad not only in iraq and syria but other flashpoints as well can he continue to be an effective force to be the threat it has been in the region without him i think in the short term would be a big or last for the brigade could simply get the long term i think the couple bulleted of the troops will be stronger and i think they will gain more. Spec ops from their allies and i think the long term will we will face in a proxy war in the region and i think. The decision to take in this decision off the killing without the consequences without the troops american troops in the area without warning thie allies in the area i think it is for my point of view its a mistake ok so briefly if you could youre expecting more violence more fighting in iraq that exactly this is will be their response will be as we think. Not just in iraq and maybe also the delivery of the oil diverting in the whole region thats why were talking about increasing the prices of the oil american salary as ever mayor thanks very much for your insights thank you its to australia now where 2 navy ships are evacuating thousands of people who remain stranded by raging bushfires in that country theyre waiting to be taken to safety from beaches around the town of. Now on a visit to some fire ravaged communities Prime MinisterScott Morrison came in for sharp criticism for not doing more to help the victims. This is what firefighters in australia have been dealing with for months in some cases. And this is an example of the aftermath the town of moloch or what was the town a blaze tore through here on new years eve. Since then thousands have been awaiting rescue relief anything the plan is for the navy to use ships and helicopters to bring them to melbourne about a 17 hour journey by water. And destruction devastation and this is just one of so many towns in the southeastern states of New South Wales and victoria that have felt the fury of the latest wave of bushfires. Side anybody diets. Now have parents. People have died but a final count hasnt been tallied yet some are still listed as missing one of the dead is fireman jeff keaton who passed away battling a blaze just before christmas at his funeral on thursday his young son received an award for bravery on behalf of his dead father. Forecasters say itll be the end of the month before theres any significant rain and a possible end to the crisis the next catastrophic conditions are forecast for this coming weekend with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees celsius. For more i spoke with journalist Roger Maynard sydney and ask them how the evacuations of the hard hit communities south of sydney are coming along weve seen thousands of people evacuate the. 24 hours they really took an 8 of the fire glass that would be too dangerous to stay there but tomorrow when these heat wave temperatures and strong winds are expected to return as a result of that we had a huge traffic jam coming up from the south so it is a sydney and across to canberra as well but the evacuation seems to people seem to have got enough fuel to to get out of that area and breathe a bit of a sigh of relief but a lot of people are staying to it has to be said a lot of the locals the residents of design need to stay and try to protect that which is the way they can you know with up with a hose pipe or whatever and theyre just taking the risk if you would protect the stage roger you know there well lets bring you down some of the other stories making the news at this hour the trumpet ministration has announced a ban on flavored isa gretz to curb the health risks tied to the teenage use of Baby Products menthol and tobacco flavors will remain on the Market Health groups say the ban does not go far enough because it only applies to the cigarette cartridges not liquids separately. People in the indonesian capital jakarta have started returning to their homes after severe flooding forced tens of thousands to evacuate at least 30 people were killed others remain missing monsoon rains and rising rivers thousands of homes and cut off electricity over a wide area. Police in Buenos Aires Argentina have rescued a 3 day old baby girl after she was being held hostage inside an abbey Alliance Media reports indicate the standoff began after the father assaulted the babys mother and then hid inside that vehicle they say the baby is in good health in hospital. While turkish lawmakers have passed a bill allowing the country to deploy troops in war torn libya a move his aim that shoring up the un recognized government in tripoli against rebel leader khalifa hof star and his socalled Libyan National army the bill passed despite objections from turkeys main opposition groups there are fears that a turkish Troop Deployment could further destabilize libya. But lets work through and that is that the bill was expected to pass through parliament and eventually it did giving the government a green light for a one year military deployment. But not before heavy debate in the house with opposition parties arguing vigorously against it and that is libyas internationally recognized government the government of National Accord based in tripoli is a regional ally to turkey last friday turkish president regift one confirmed had received a request for military assistance from the un backed administration for months on the outskirts of the capital the government has been facing off against the forces of rebel leader general khalifa haftar. He leads a rival administration to the east of the country and is said to be preparing an assault to take the capital. The general has already taken control of its outer suburbs and has support internationally from egypt and russia. The fighting is threatening to plunge libya into violent chaos not seen since the 2011 ousting of longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi some 2000 people have been killed in the conflict. Ankara says by intervening it wants to reduce the risk of further instability in the region and protect its cultural and commercial ties there meanwhile nations on the other side of the mediterranean are concerned any foreign interference could lead to more civilian deaths and a new wave of refugees making their way to europe. Police chief has defended Police Actions against protesters during a new years day rally demonstrators allege the disproportionate use of force and police retaliation. Has been talking with one of the many protesters who fear. Changed. The new year in hong kong has begun just like the old year ended with hundreds of thousands of people marching for political reforms a lesser choice has been active in the prodemocracy Movement Since the outset. That it seems that now yes its changed my life shouldnt be allowed the protest movement has let me move forward and become a positive. Fact see i have my eye on that if i missed this i wouldnt have another chance to experience all of it. Caught thats why its so important that im here. Today was i in my presence a joy a little less a wrists a lot by protesting she was already arrested once 3 months ago and still awaits trial prospects would dim further if shes detained again. The protest movement includes all walks of society but the young are the most committed competitive school exams a race for the best universities and the tough job market in one of the most expensive cities in the world on comes you face a lot of pressure. L. S. A. 16 she has struggled for years with anxiety and depression that she blames mainly on pressure in school because she. Has sent the movement through coloring to my life child like. So it made me feel my life is meaningful that pioli hate online. Since her arrest her anxiety has returned. Although she says she hasnt been violent being at the site of clashes was enough for a writing charge she faces 10 years in jail. The family has been under immense stress since then neither she nor her father use their real names. And can we achieve them to every time she goes out i worry a lot. Im anxious i guess parents are like that but then i also cant lock her up. At the beginning the march stays peaceful but suddenly the mood shifts was her tear gas in one charge please move slowly. Any protesters leave this scene by the front line us confront the police the less it is and if you level she wants to support the frontline protesters she knows whats at stake. I think because ive been invested before if i go to the frontline i need to be very very careful. Nevertheless she decides to take a look but to get out as soon as it gets to. The least round up the Record Number of people 400 all together but unless it is not among. The. Germany 0 hit by a devastating fire was killed dozens of animals including endangered species as now mostly reopened for visitors 3 women turned themselves in after the blaze at the trade fields though police say the women admit lighting and releasing chinese lanterns which are thought to have started the blaze. Flowers and candles at kitty felde see more than 30 animals were killed after a fire broke out in the a pink asia many people have come to pay their respects to eat and clippard Students Walk and everyone who knows the zoo is sad even outside of germany as well so its always bad when something so terrible happens again no matter where it happens but in guess im trusting i was here almost all day yesterday because i couldnt bear the sadness alone now that help to see so many mourners here and i cried i couldnt have stood it at home so whole so to snitch else go home a total of 8 apes were killed. Including one called massah europes oldest gorilla who is 48 years old the fire in the ape enclosure broke out shortly after midnight enclosure was also home to fruit bats and birds they were all killed in the blaze Police Believe the fire was caused by a sky lambton launched for new years eve a mother and her 2 daughters turned themselves into authorities soon after the fire they were reportedly unaware that sky lanterns a band across gemini. With the light in the middle of the people wanted to set off these lanterns with good wishes and of course they didnt think that could lead to what happened here. Was a long illness i must say i think its courageous of them to go to the police and say yes were responsible i find it extremely decent and they have my respect and when i was picked. The aping pleasure burned to the ground but 2 chimpanzees managed to escape in found the biden home to the 4 of the to survive the fire with minor burns we dont know how that happened they were then sedated and moved to another enclosure before it investigators are examining how the blaze spread so quickly. Lets get more now with our correspondent rebecca stoudamire at the zoo in crave field for us rebecca looking at the video in our report there its hard to believe at all the damage that the zoos actually opening its doors again to the public this morning can you tell us whats happening where you are. Absolutely its pretty incredible that just so shortly after this this tragedy that hit on new years eve the zoo is now reopening its doors to the public this morning even very early this morning people have been still coming out and putting candles at this massive memorial that has popped up in front of the zoo behind me candles flowers stuffed animals of monkey people have been people have been really really shaken by this and thats obviously evident in the people who have come out not only pay tribute to the memorial but also to to go into the zoo and it seems its more of an air of what would normally be a fun day at the zoo has definitely been turned into more of a somber affair and a memorial ok rebecca the losses at the zoo were focused attention on the chinese lanterns that apparently caused that they are illegal but Still Available can you tell us more about the debate that this is been generating. Absolutely this is launched a massive debate there was already a large debate ahead of new years eve about firework usage in germany many fireworks are legal like you said the however though these Paper Lanterns are not legal theyre not they are banned in multiple states in germany however they are extremely easy to Purchase Online and also relatively cheap many of the warnings that many of many of the the sites that sell these dont provide warnings that these are actually banned and thats something that the 3 suspects who who are believed to have caused the blaze said that they didnt know that they didnt know that these these Paper Lanterns were banned and that they didnt definitely did know that they were banned on new years eve as well you know this blaze spread so very quickly do you know why that happened how did the the fires spread so quickly that the animals to be rescued. Well thats thats also been part of this larger debate surrounding this fire is sort of what happened with the enclosure as well thats something that this issue has said that theyve received as much support of these are steve there have also recognize that there that there has been criticism that they have been questions raised however they do did say that very recently the enclosure underwent a fire review a fire safety review and that it had passed and the Fire Department or the the fire authorities here have also said that there was no there were there were no sprinklers set up in the building but when the building was built in the 1970 s. Though those werent necessarily required and others use a product the issues of how to even release animals in the event of a fire its not particularly there are a whole lot of procedures on exactly how to rescue animals in to it when when a fire breaks out there will hopefully those procedures will be up for review in a number of zoos moving forward rebecca thanks so much for that were going to check s