Qassem Soleimani burial ceremony begins in Iranian general's hometown

The burial ceremony of Iran's slain general Qassem Soleimani, one of the country's most powerful figures, has begun in the general's hometown in Kerman.

Earlier on Tuesday, a stampede at the Soleimani's funeral procession killed at least 56 people and injured more than 200, causing a delay in the burial.

The general's remains arrived in Kerman for burial early on Tuesday, a day after millions of mourners gathered in the capital Tehran and the city of Qom in an emotionally charged funeral procession.

The remains of Soleimani were initially expected to be buried at the martyrs' cemetery between 2pm and 4pm (10.30 GMT to 12.30 GMT).