Brig. Gen. Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of Iran’s Basij forces, emphasized that resistance is vital for the dignity and success of both Iran and the Islamic world. He made these remarks during a memorial in Shiraz honoring Masoumeh Karbasi, the first Iranian female martyr of the Qods Front.

Why it matters:

The Iranian commander’s remarks come as the resistance front in the region stands strong, with the axis of resistance—from Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen—prepared to confront Israeli schemes.

What he’s saying:

Soleimani said resistance movements are expanding in Europe and the U.S., and that Western powers are misusing technology to dominate Muslim nations. He warned that ignoring these shifts could lead to future crises.

He argued that resistance, especially in Gaza and Lebanon,  has proven effective against advanced military powers, and that its continuation could pave the way for the emergence of Imam Mahdi and global justice.

Soleimani emphasized that the culture of resistance is rooted in the Islamic Revolution and has become a defining force in global politics.

He praised Iran’s 46-year resistance against the U.S. and Israel, highlighting figures such as Qassem Soleimani as enduring icons of the movement.
 

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