Tehran: Martyr Soleimani is a hero in the fight against terrorism

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed that the martyrdom of Al-Quds Force Commander, General Qassem Soleimani, and the deputy head of the Popular Mobilization Forces, Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis, along with their companions, not only strengthened the capabilities of the Resistance Axis, but also enhanced Iran's internal front in terms of national cohesion and unity.

Iran is preparing for the launching of a week-long event to commemorate his martyrdom, including a January 7 display of their "missile capabilities."

The US is responsible

Iran held the US administration responsible for the assassination as they began commemorating his martyrdom on its second year anniversary.

The general was killed on January 3, 2020, after Trump ordered a US strike in Baghdad that left the General and his Iraqi lieutenant Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, shocking the whole region.

The Foreign Ministry said the response to the assassination represented by an attack on Ain Al-Assad US base has actually changed the game and resulted in the failure of the US regional strategy, adding that General Qassem Soleimani made strenuous efforts in the course of combatting international terrorism and the growing terrorist groups in the region.

A comment implicating Joe Biden was also Tweeted by the Ministry.

"Undoubtedly, the criminal act of the United States in martyring general #Soleimani is a clear manifestation of a 'terrorist attack' that was orchestrated and carried out in an organized manner by the then US government for which the White House is now responsible, the US government bears definitive international responsibility for this crime."

The Ministry confirmed that General Soleimaini is rightfully and proudly considered a hero in the fight against terrorism and a leader of peace, adding that despite his role, position, and high regard, the US administration planned and executed a criminal and terrorist attack against him and Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis, using double standards and making false allegations.

Therefore, the martyrdom of Soleimani and Al-Muhandis not only strengthened the capabilities of the Resistance Axis, but also enhanced Iran's internal front in terms of national cohesion and unity and pushed forward the strategy and discourse of the Resistance, the Ministry said.

Ain al-Asad strike

After Soleimani’s killing, Iran fired missiles at a US airbase in Ain al Assad in Iraq. No casualties were recorded however, dozens of Americans were reported to have suffered traumatic brain injuries as a result. 

Ebrahim Raisi on the first anniversary of the death implied that even Trump is not "immune from justice," and that the killers of Soleimani would "not be safe anywhere in the world."

As for the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq, the Foreign Ministry concluded that the American escape from Afghanistan, the commencement of troops withdrawal from Iraq, and the change in the strategy of the US military presence in the Gulf region are only a fraction of the repercussions and effects of Soleimani's assassination.

Ex-Israeli chief speaks of Mossad role in Soleimani assassination

The Israeli occupation was involved in the assassination of former Islamic Revolution's Guard Corps (IRGC) in al-Quds Corps commander martyr Qassem Soleimani, former IOF intelligence chief revealed last week.

Hayman spoke with Malam magazine, published by the Israeli Intelligence Heritage and Commemoration Center. He described the assassination as one of "two significant and important assassinations" during his tenure. The other one is Islamic Jihad leader Baha Abu al-Ata. 

Martyr Soleimani's assassination, he said, was "an achievement." 

Tehran hosts Soleimani's assassination joint investigation committee

Kazem Gharib Abadi, Vice-President of the Judiciary for International Affairs and Secretary-General of Iran's High Council for Human Rights, announced that Tehran will host the second round of meetings of the Iranian-Iraqi Joint Investigation Committee on the assassination of Major General Qassem Soleimani and his companions.

It is noteworthy that the Iranian-Iraqi committee announced that it has taken all possible judicial and legal measures to prosecute the perpetrators involved in the assassination of Soleimani and Al-Muhandis.

Maduro expresses admiration for Ayatollah Khamenei

Earlier, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed his admiration for Iranian leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, and pointed out that the former Quds Force commander, the martyr Qassem Soleimani, "was a smiley, optimistic man, and I thank God forever meeting him," noting that "Soleimani combated terrorism and the brutal terrorist criminals who attacked the peoples of the Axis of resistance. He was a brave man."