Iran marks 6th anniversary of top commander Soleimani's assassination
Iran commemorates the sixth anniversary of Qassem Soleimani’s killing with a Tehran memorial, as officials and citizens denounce the U.S. and Israel for what they call “state terrorism” and vow to resist foreign aggression.
TEHRAN — Iran held a memorial event in Tehran on Thursday to mark the sixth anniversary of the U.S. killing of top commander Qassem Soleimani.
Soleimani, the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis were killed in a U.S. drone strike near Baghdad International Airport on January 3, 2020. Iran condemned the killing as an act of “state terrorism.”
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the event and delivered a speech, criticizing the United States and Israel. He said that while both nations pride themselves on civilization, democracy, and freedom, they engage in state terrorism, using the power of their governments to carry out assassinations. “The real perpetrators are the United States and Israel themselves. Iran will continue to follow its own path, resolutely opposing oppression and violence,” Pezeshkian said.
At the memorial, Iranians waved national flags, held portraits of Soleimani and other officials, and chanted anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans.
Participants said that the United States has a long history of hegemony and aggression, blaming it and Israel for ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
“For over two centuries, the United States has been involved in wars wherever they occur. Wherever the U.S. goes, it brings insecurity. Look at Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq; each time, it acts under various pretexts,” said Hussein, a participant at the event.
“The policies of the United States and other colonial powers have always been about bullying and plundering, especially in our region. We must uphold our own policies, remain united, and never abandon one another,” said Mahmoud, another participant.
Iranians emphasized that Iran will not fear big powers, and any adventurous actions by its enemies will be met with a severe response.
—China Central Television (CCTV)/Reuters
TEHRAN — Iran held a memorial event in Tehran on Thursday to mark the sixth anniversary of the U.S. killing of top commander Qassem Soleimani.
Soleimani, the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis were killed in a U.S. drone strike near Baghdad International Airport on January 3, 2020. Iran condemned the killing as an act of “state terrorism.”
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the event and delivered a speech, criticizing the United States and Israel. He said that while both nations pride themselves on civilization, democracy, and freedom, they engage in state terrorism, using the power of their governments to carry out assassinations. “The real perpetrators are the United States and Israel themselves. Iran will continue to follow its own path, resolutely opposing oppression and violence,” Pezeshkian said.
At the memorial, Iranians waved national flags, held portraits of Soleimani and other officials, and chanted anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans.
Participants said that the United States has a long history of hegemony and aggression, blaming it and Israel for ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
“For over two centuries, the United States has been involved in wars wherever they occur. Wherever the U.S. goes, it brings insecurity. Look at Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq; each time, it acts under various pretexts,” said Hussein, a participant at the event.
“The policies of the United States and other colonial powers have always been about bullying and plundering, especially in our region. We must uphold our own policies, remain united, and never abandon one another,” said Mahmoud, another participant.
Iranians emphasized that Iran will not fear big powers, and any adventurous actions by its enemies will be met with a severe response.
—China Central Television (CCTV)/Reuters
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