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Armed Forces General Staff Vows Tough Retaliation for Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination

In a statement on Friday, the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff said those who ordered and perpetrated the assassination of General Soleimani in Iraq must await a harsh and regrettable retaliation.

Condemning the terrorist act by the “criminal US regime”, the statement paid tribute to General Soleimani for his leading role in the fight against the terrorist and Takfiri groups which are “stooges of the criminal US” government.

The Islamic community, including the great Iraqi nation, has witnessed General Soleimani’s devotion and support for the Hashd al-Shaabi in the war against the Takfiri terrorists in Iraq, the Iranian General Staff noted.

The statement finally expressed confidence that the Iranian nation is going to deal another heavy blow to the global arrogance, spearheaded by the criminal US regime and the Zionist regime of Israel.

US’ Momentary Joy over Soleimani’s Assassination Not to Last Long: IRGC

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In an interview with Iran’s state TV on Friday morning, IRGC Spokesman General Ramezan Sharif emphasized that Iran will soon exact revenge for the martyrdom of Major General Soleimani, who was assassinated in a US airstrike at the airport of Baghdad early Friday.

“Such momentary joy of Americans will definitely turn into mourning not too late, and we will take revenge for the blood of that glorious martyr,” the IRGC spokesman added.

Sharif also noted that the IRGC is going to “open a new chapter” from now on and the front of resistance is going to set out a new starting point.

He also expressed confidence that General Soleimani’s followers will make his goals materialize, saying the late commander has multiple substitutes, although the IRGC does not deem it appropriate to publicize his successors.

“Our resolve to take revenge against the US and Zionism will be strengthened,” he added.

Iran Envoy to Baghdad Gives Details of Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination

“It was 1 am (local time) Friday when two cars transferring Martyr Soleimani and Mr. Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis from Baghdad Airport to the city were hit by American forces’ missile attacks and all the passengers – including ten companions and bodyguards of Gen. Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis – were martyred,” Masjedi said in an interview with Iran’s state TV on Friday.

“We’re making the required arrangements for the transfer of the body of these martyrs to the Islamic Republic of Iran. We’ll arrange that as soon as possible,” he added.

Earlier, the White House and the Pentagon confirmed the assassination of General Soleimani in Iraq, saying the attack was carried out at the order of US President Donald Trump.

Iran Envoy to Baghdad Gives Details of Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination

Iran Army Chief: Soleimani’s Death Not to Remain Unanswered

In a message on Friday, the Iranian Army chief offered condolences over the martyrdom of Major General Soleimani who was killed following a US air raid at Baghdad’s international airport.

The top Iranian general also made it clear for the criminals that “the terrorist and brutal attack from the criminal US which is a clear sign of the US government’s terrorist temperament will not remain unanswered.”

“Undoubtedly, the front of resistance will be further strengthened following this terrorist measure by the vicious criminals and with blessing of the pure bloods (shed in the US attack),” the Iranian Army chief underscored.

In a separate message on Friday, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani emphasized that the Iranian nation will never forgive those who shed the blood of Major General Soleimani.

The Parliament speaker also reminded the “villainous US regime” that the great Iranian nation has so far made great sacrifices in the path of God, one of whom was Major General Soleimani.

The White House and the Pentagon confirmed the assassination of General Soleimani in Iraq, saying the attack was carried out at the direction of US President Donald Trump.

US Will Get ‘Crushing’ Response for Assassination of Soleimani: Iran DM

In a statement on Friday morning, General Hatami offered condolences over the martyrdom of IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani in a “terrorist attack” by the “bloodsucking https://ifpnews.com/tag/iran-usUS” regime.

Paying tribute to General Qassem Soleimani as a brave guardian of Iran who devoted his life to safeguarding the Islamic Revolution and the Muslim territories, the defence minister said, “Undoubtedly, such terrible crime that is a hard evidence of the rascality of the Great Satan, the world-plundering US, and of its absolute support for terrorism in the region and in Iraq, will be responded in a crushing manner, and the revenge for the blood (of General Soleimani) shed unjustifiably will be taken against all perpetrators.”

The White House and the Pentagon confirmed the assassination of General Soleimani in Iraq, saying the attack was carried out at the direction of US President Donald Trump.

Iran, Other Regional Nations to Avenge Gen. Soleimani’s Death: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Iranian nation and other freedom-seeking nations of the region will take revenge against the US for assassinating IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani.

In a statement of Friday morning, President Rouhani said the assassination of General Soleimani and a number of his entourage, including the second-in-command of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, by the “criminal and aggressive US” has broken the hearts of the Iranian nation and the other regional nations.

The president noted that the assassination has strengthened the resolve of Iran and the other freedom-seeking nations to stand against the US’ excessive demands and to safeguard the Islamic values.

“Undoubtedly, such villainous and cowardly measure is another sign of the US’ frustration and incapability in the region and signifies the regional nations’ aversion to this aggressive regime,” the president noted.

President Rouhani said the US has violated all principles and norms of the humanitarian and international law in the most inhumane and brutal manner by assassinating General Soleimani.

The glorious path of altruism and resistance will continue more vigorously, the president added, stressing that the great Iranian nation and the other freedom-seeking regional nations will undoubtedly take revenge for such abhorrent crime committed by the criminal US.

Condemning the barbaric crime by the United States, President Rouhani paid tribute to General Soleimani for his efforts to protect Iran’s territorial integrity and to fight against terrorism and extremism in the region.

Iran Leader Says US Must Await Hard Revenge over Soleimani’s Assassination

The Leader said on Friday General Soleimani‘s demise will not stop his mission, but the criminals who have his blood and that of other martyrs of the Thursday night attack on their hands must await a vigorous revenge.

“Martyr Soleimani is an international figure of the Resistance [Movement], and all the devotees of Resistance are now his avengers,” the Leader warned.

Ayatollah Khamenei said all the friends and enemies must know that the Resistance movement’s struggle will continue more vigorously, and a definite victory awaits those who fight in this auspicious path.

“The demise of our selfless and dear general is bitter, but the continued fight and the final victory will make life bitterer for the murderers and criminals,” the Leader noted.

He said the cruelest people on earth assassinated the honourable commander who bravely fought for year against the evils and bandits of the world.

The Leader also extended condolences to the Iranian nation and General Soleimani’s family, and declared three days of national mourning over the tragedy.

Iran’s Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting on Soleimani’s Assassination

The SNSC spokesman Keyvan Khosravi said Friday the meeting will be held later in the day following the criminal move by the US to assassinate General Soleimani.

Major General Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the second-in-command of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), were killed in US airstrikes in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.

The IRGC announced in a statement on Friday morning that Major General Soleimani and al-Muhandis were martyred in the attack carried out by US helicopters.

The Iraqi pro-government group also confirmed the incident.

“The deputy head of the Hashed, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, and head of the Quds Force, Qasem Soleimani, were killed in a US strike that targeted their car on the Baghdad International Airport road,” the statement said on Friday.

Commander of IRGC’s Quds Force Killed in US Attack in Iraq

 

US to Be Held Accountable for Assassination of Gen. Soleimani: Zarif

In his statement, Zarif offered condolences and congratulations to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the country’s Armed Forces especially the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), the great nation of Iran and his dignified family as well as the Islamic resistance forces over the great tragedy.
“The malice and stupidity of American terrorist forces who assassinated General Soleimani, a hero martyr and a commander of fight against terrorism and extremism, will undoubtedly further strengthen the tree of resistance in the region and the world,” Zarif said in the statement.

“The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran will tap into all its political, legal, and international capacities to implement the decisions made by the Supreme National Security Council in order to hold the criminal and terrorist regime of the US accountable for this blatant crime,” he added.

Zarif’s statement started with an Ayah from Surah al-Ahzab of the Holy Quran, which reads, “Among the believers are men true to what they promised Allah. Among them is he who has fulfilled his vow [to the death], and among them is he who awaits [his chance]. And they did not alter [the terms of their commitment] by any alteration.”

Zarif earlier tweeted that “the US’ act of international terrorism, targeting & assassinating General Soleimani— THE most effective force fighting Daesh (ISIS), Al Nusrah, Al Qaeda et al—is extremely dangerous & a foolish escalation.”

“The US bears responsibility for all consequences of its rogue adventurism,” Zarif warned.

Commander of IRGC’s Quds Force Killed in US Attack in Iraq

In a statement, the IRGC announced that the top general had been martyred in a strike by American choppers near Baghdad International Airport.

Deputy head of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis was also martyred in the attack.

According to the PMU, five other members of the group were killed in the strike, as well.

Pentagon has also announced that US President Donald Trump ordered the killing of General Soleimani. He is to hold a press conference shortly.