Today, Iranian leaders have expressed their strong condemnation of an attack they believe was orchestrated by Israeli forces, resulting in the death of Major General Qassem Soleimani, a senior Iranian military figure in the Revolutionary Guards Corps.
According to reports, the strike occurred early Thursday morning near the town of Al-Bukamal in eastern Syria near the Iraqi border. General Soleimani was reportedly traveling with other officials in a convoy when the targeted missile struck, killing him and several other members of the convoy.
The attack has been met with staunch criticism from the Iranian government, who has accused Israel of carrying out the attack. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called the attack a “vicious crime” and has vowed revenge, while Iranian President Hassan Rouhani commented that “the fate of those who committed this treacherous act will be worse than that of its victim, and the criminal hands behind this heinous crime will soon be cut off.”
In addition, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has characterized the attack as a “cowardly act of terror” and has said they will take revenge “at the proper time and place.”
The attack on General Soleimani has also been met with sharp condemnation from around the world. In response to the incident, the United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the crisis, while leaders from numerous nations have urged for restraint and called for the avoidance of further escalation in the region.
This attack marks a significant shift in tensions between Iran and Israel, and it is likely that a military conflict will ensue in the near future. The potential implications could be far-reaching, and it is important that the international community takes action to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
“Deadly Strike on Revolutionary Guards: Iran Blames Israel!
