General Qassem Soleimani

Millions of Iranians Attend General Soleimani’s Funeral in Tehran

Iranian people from all walks of life are attending a massive funeral procession held for General Qassem Soleimani in Tehran.

Ayatollah Sistani Condoles with Iran Leader on Loss of General Soleimani

Iraq's top cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has extended condolences to Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the martyrdom of top Iranian commander General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated in an American drone strike in Iraq.

Iran Hails Iraqi Parliamentary Resolution on Expulsion of US Troops

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has hailed the “significant” resolution passed by Iraq's parliament which calls on the Baghdad government to expel American troops from the Arab country.

Iran Summons German Envoy over Support for US Strike

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned Germany’s charge d’affaires over the support that a number of German officials have voiced for the US assassination of Iranian commander General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran Parliament to Declare as ‘Terrorist’ US Military Worldwide

A member of the national security and foreign policy commission in the Iranian Parliament says a double-urgency motion has been prepared to declare the US military forces throughout the world as “terrorist.”

Iran Says Soleimani’s Assassination Tantamount to US-Britain 1953 Coup

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the US assassination of General Qassem Soleimani was tantamount to the military coup orchestrated by the US and the UK back in 1953, which overthrew the democratically-elected government of Dr. Mohammad Mosaddegh.

Iran to Make Final Decision on Fifth JCPOA Step Tonight: Spokesman

Iran is to make its final decision on the reduction of its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal in an important meeting to be held on Sunday night, said Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, the Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

World Diplomats Call FM Zarif to Discuss Latest Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate phone conversations with a number of officials and top diplomats from across the world on the recent developments following the US assassination of General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran Summons Swiss Ambassador over Trump’s Threats

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the ambassador of Switzerland which represents US interests in Iran over the recent threats by American President Donald Trump.

Targeting Iran’s Cultural Sites ‘War Crime’, Zarif Warns Trump

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at US President Donald Trump for threatening to target Iran’s cultural sites, saying such a move is a war crime according to the international law.

Hundreds of Thousands Attend Gen. Soleimani’s Funeral in Ahvaz

Iranian people from all walks of life have attended a funeral ceremony held in the Iranian city of Ahvaz for General Qassem Soleimani, the IRGC Quds Force commander assassinated by the US forces early Friday.

Revenge for Gen. Soleimani’s Killing to End US Presence in Mideast: IRGC

IRGC Chief Commander Major General Hossein Salami says vengeance for the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani will put an end to the US presence in the Middle East region.

US Asks 16 Countries to Convince Iran Not to Retaliate

A senior Iranian general reveals the US has asked 16 countries since Friday to convince Iran not to avenge the assassination of Major General Qassem Soleimani.

Iraqi, Iranian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments

The foreign ministers of Iraq and Iran have in a telephone conversation talked about the latest developments in the region and in Iraq.

World Must Take Concerted Action against US, Rouhani Tells Erdogan  

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for concerted action against the American assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, saying silence on such heinous crime would embolden the US and result in greater threats to the region.

Iran Calls for Condemnation of US Attack on Gen. Soleimani

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called on the regional and neighbouring states to explicitly condemn the US criminal attack that took the life of top Iranian commander Major General Qassem Soleimani in Iraq.

Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination Makes Headlines in Iran

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, January 4, 2020, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Tributes, Condolences Pour in Following Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination

Top diplomats and government officials from regional countries have expressed condolences over the passing away of IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated in an American drone strike in Iraq.

Iran to Use Military Option to Avenge US Killing of Gen. Soleimani

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says the United States’ recent assassination of the Islamic Republic's senior commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani is tantamount to waging a war on the Iranian nation.

‘Iran Not to Give Hasty Response to US Killing of Gen. Soleimani’

If a war breaks out between Iran and the United States, it would be the Americans that would suffer serious harm, said a senior Iranian military spokesman, adding that Iran is not going to give a hasty response to the US killing of General Qassem Soleimani.

US to Face Consequences of Soleimani Assassination: Iran President

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani says the US will have to face the consequences of assassinating IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani, noting that such US crime will go down in history.

Thousands in Iraq Attend General Soleimani’s Funeral

A massive mourning procession is being held in Iraq for two top military figures assassinated in a US strike in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

‘Iran to Avenge Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination at Any Time Advisable’

Iran’s foreign minister says the country will respond to the US over the assassination of top General Qassem Soleimani at whatever time and in any manner that Tehran deems advisable.

IRGC Rejects US Call for Proportional Response, Promises Severe Revenge for Gen. Soleimani

A senior Iranian military official says the United States should be awaiting severe revenge for the assassination of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.

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