WNAM REPORT: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that former IRGC Quds Force Commander martyr Qassem Soleimani was seeking to spread unity and amity among Islamic nations.
Speaking in a ceremony held at Grand Mosalla Mosque of Tehran to mark the 5th martyrdom anniversary of martyr Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated by the US in Iraq on January 3, 2020, Pezeshkian stated that the enemy is seeking to sow seeds of discord in the country so all noble nation of Islamic Iran should strive to frustrate enemy and foil its malicious plots and conspiracies.
Pezeshkian said that Martyr Soleimani’s path serves as a perpetual model for “the path we should take” as he practiced piety and “spent his entire life defending the oppressed and serving people.”
“He stood up to defend the oppressed in every corner of the world, including in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Afghanistan, regardless of people’s religion, personal taste, and views,” the president added, describing the martyred commander as a symbol of honor for the Iranian nation and Muslims across the world.
Pezeshkian also said that General Soleimani was never involved in political issues and focused all of his efforts on creating unity among Islamic countries.
Through adhering to Islamic and humanitarian principles, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani created a model of sacrifice, courage and commitment, which “we should always be proud of”, he added.
The president said that Martyr Soleimani is a prominent figure outside Iran as well, with all freedom-seeking people across the world being eager to continue his path five years after his martyrdom. His prominence is because of the fact that General Soleimani had put aside selfishness and egocentrism, he noted.
Further in his remarks, the president referred to enemies’ attempts to create division among Muslims to progress their “malicious goals”, saying “ that itt is our duty to make utmost efforts to foil these schemes.”
Pezeshkian also warned about enemies’ plots to create division inside Iran, saying that officials and people should closely cooperate in order to foil those plots and remain united.
In addition to unity, people and officials should also support policies announced by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in order to become successful and emerge victorious, the president added.
