Why it matters:
Martyred General Soleimani remains a central pillar of Iran’s narrative of steadfast resistance against U.S. and Israeli influence across West Asia.
The big picture:
General Soleimani, often described as a master strategist, led Iranian efforts to counter terrorist groups such as ISIS, saving thousands of lives in the process. His assassination on January 3, 2020, near Baghdad International Airport—ordered by then-U.S. President Donald Trump—sparked international condemnation. Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the former head of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units, was also martyred in the same attack.
What he’s saying:
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf:
“As long as resistance thrives in the hearts of people worldwide, the school of Haj Qassem remains vibrant and instructive.”
He called Soleimani’s martyrdom “proof that the blood of a martyr sows the seeds of resistance.”
Qalibaf stressed that Soleimani’s path “illuminates the way to victory over arrogance.”
He described Soleimani as a believer whose “faith, righteous deeds, and confidence in the power of the people” allowed him to transcend borders and aid the oppressed.
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