Al-Quds Brigades in Full-Blown War with Israel: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A spokesman for the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement said the al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the movement, are still fighting a full-fledged war against the Israeli occupiers.
If Only Qassem Soleimani Were Peshmerga Commander, PUK Official Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A leading member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) lauded Lt. General Qassem Soleimani for his modest cooperation with the Iraqi Kurdistan Region in the war against ISIS, wishing that the Iranian martyr were the commander of Kurdish Peshmerga forces.
Baghdad, Damascus Owe Freedom to Gen. Soleimani, KRG Politician Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary-General of the Kurdistan Socialist Democratic Party paid tribute to Lt. General Qassem Soleimani for supporting Kurds in combatting the threat of ISIS, saying Baghdad and Damascus would have fallen into the hands of terrorists without the late Iranian commander’s help.
Iraqi Leader Hails General Soleimani’s Effectual Military Plans
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement Seyed Ammar al-Hakim paid tribute to late Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani for his great contribution to the fight against terrorism in Iraq, saying the commander always came up with ingenious military plans.
UK Ought to Find Stable Trade Partners, Avoid Reliance on Trump, Journalist Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Lebanese journalist and deputy editor of UNews Agency said the UK government should look for more stable trading partners after withdrawal from the European Union and not pin its hopes on the Trump administration that creates uncertainty in the global economy.
US Has to End Illegal Occupation in Iraq: American Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A California-based political analyst highlighted the importance of a million-man rally in Iraq against the US military presence and said American troops will finally have to leave the Arab country and end their “illegal occupation”.
US Missile Defense System A Joke: American Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American geopolitical analyst said Iran’s retaliatory missile attack against a US base in Iraq on Jan. 8 proved that the US missile defense system is a “joke”.
Murders of Gen. Soleimani, Muhandis United Iraqis against US, Ex-American Diplomat Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American author and former diplomat highlighted the importance of a recent mass protest in Iraq against the US military presence and said the assassination of Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis united the Arab country against Washington.
US Aware Iran Able to Engage in Major Conflict If Necessary: Irish Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Irish political analyst explained the reasons behind Washington’s failure to respond to Iran’s retaliatory missile attack against a US base in Iraq on Jan. 8, saying that “the US is aware that Iran is willing and able to engage in a major conflict if necessary.”
Iraqis’ Anti-US Rally One of Most Impressive Displays of Unity: American Expert
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American political expert praised a recent massive rally in Iraq against US military presence as “one of the most impressive displays of unity and support” for the Arab country’s sovereignty that delivered a strong message to Washington.
Iran Strike Proved Worthlessness of US Military’s Vaunted Tech: American Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s retaliatory strike against a US base in Iraq earlier this month proved the worthlessness of the US military’s vaunted technology, an American political analyst said.
Iran Strike Showed US Inability to Protect Troops against ‘Massed Attacks’: Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American political analyst based in Washington said Iran’s retaliatory strike against a US base earlier this month showed Washington’s “inability to fully or even substantially protect its personnel from massed” ballistic missile attacks.
Killing of Revered Commanders Led to Consensus in Iraq to Expel US: Ex-UN Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former official at the United Nations and professor of international law referred to the massive rally held in Iraq on Friday calling for an end to the military presence of the US, and said the recent assassination of revered commanders of Iran and Iraq created the consensus.
UK Envoy 'Breached Diplomatic Protocol' by Attending Illegal Gathering: US Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American political analyst said Britain’s Ambassador to Iran Rob Macaire “breached diplomatic protocol” by attending an illegal gathering in Tehran and seeking to interfere in the country’s internal affairs.
US Provoking Crises in Eurasia to Gain More Foreign Investment: Italian Author
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Italian author and geopolitical analyst explained about the "dollar cycle" strategy implemented by the Deep State and said Washington provokes crises in Eurasia to drain foreign investment to the US.
Gen. Soleimani's Key Role in Counter-Terrorism Admitted by All Sides: Australian Prof.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior professor and political analyst based in Australia deplored the US move to assassinate Iran’s Lt. General Qassem Soleimani, as “a cowardice attack” and said the revered commander’s key role in combating US-backed terrorism has been acknowledged by all sides.
Trump Only Acting as Booster for US Military-Industrial Complex: Italian Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A political expert based in Italy deplored US President Donald Trump’s “little regard for diplomacy” and said he is only acting as a booster for the US military-industrial complex, twisting the arms of Washington’s allies to force them to buy more weapons.
Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination Extra-Judicial, War Crime: Ex-US Senate Candidate
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mark Dankof, a former US Senate candidate, called the US assassination of Lt. General Qassem Soleimani “extra-judicial” and a “war crime” under international law.
