


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.

By Combating Daesh, Iran’s Gen. Soleimani Ruined US Plans: Ex-Adviser
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A political analyst and former US government adviser underlined the major role of Iran’s Martyr Qassem Soleimani in the collapse of the Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terrorist group and said the top commander was working against Washington’s plans and objectives.

US, Allies Unsafe in Region after Iranian Commander’s Assassination: Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior political commentator based in London deplored the US move to assassinate Iran’s revered commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani, as “an act of war” and said the American imperialists and their allies are now unsafe in the region.

Trump Going His Own Way, Not His Country’s Way: US Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American political analyst described US President Donald Trump a “joke” to all other world leaders and a majority of the world’s population, saying he is seen to go his own way, not his country’s way.

Iran’s Gen. Soleimani Was Feared in Washington, Tel Aviv, US Activist Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A peace activist and journalist based in the US state of Virginia described Iran’s Martyr Qassem Soleimani as “a major figure” in the fight against terrorist groups in the Middle East and said the US and Israeli regimes were fearful of him.

Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination May Come to Roost Trump at Home: Italian Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior fellow with the Transatlantic Program of the Istituto Affari Internazionali described the assassination of Commander of IRGC Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani as “the most reckless decision” taken by Donald Trump, saying it may come to roost the US president at hom

US Not Prepared for Consequences of Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination: Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An author and analyst based in Sweden said even American intelligence experts acknowledge that the US administration is not prepared for the consequences of the assassination of the top Iranian commander Major General Qassem Soleimani.

Washington Insists on Not Recognizing Multipolar World: American Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former US Senate foreign policy analyst described a recent decision by Washington to impose sanctions on companies working on a Russian natural gas export pipeline to Europe as “bullying” and said the US insists on not recognizing the multipolar world.

Ugandan Analyst: Nigerian Govt. Should Respect Law, Release Sheikh Zakzaky
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Ugandan analyst and journalist urged the Nigerian government to respect the rule of law and release Muslim cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, adding that when “the custodian of the law becomes the violator of the law, then that is self-defeating”.

Iran, Russia, China Countering US Influence in Region: American Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The joint naval drills of Iran, Russia and China in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman were aimed at countering US influence in the region, an American political analyst said.

Cuban Envoy Raps US Sanctions, Urges Continued Resistance
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Cuba’s ambassador to Tehran condemned the US sanctions against independent nations, including Iran, calling for efforts to maintain the anti-US resistance.

Washington Prefers to Continue Its Occupation of Iraq: US Expert
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American Middle East expert described the recent US attacks on positions of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units as a “clear violation” of the Arab country’s sovereignty, adding that Washington prefers to continue its occupation of Iraq.

Iran-Russia-China Joint Drills Show US Global Power ‘Diminishing’: American Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American political analyst said the ongoing joint drills of Iran, Russia and China in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman herald a new day in international relations, adding that the ability of the US and its allies to dominate the world is “quickly diminishing”.

Iran-Russia-China Joint Naval Drills Act as ‘Deterrent’ to US: American Commentator
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American political analyst said the joint naval exercises of Iran, Russia and China in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman can improve security in the region and act as a “deterrent” to the US and Israel.

Nothing Resembling Truth Seen in Reuters Report on Iran: US Author
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American author described the Reuters news agency as “not reliable” and said reports like the one claiming that some 1,500 people have been killed in the recent unrest in Iran have nothing to do with “the truth or historical fact”.

Iran Experiencing Most Challenging Adversary in Persona of Trump: US Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American political analyst confirmed reports that the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was involved in the recent riots in Iran, saying that the Islamic Republic is experiencing “its most challenging adversary” in the persona of President Donald Trump.
