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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Tehran, March 18 (Xinhua) — Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of Iran's Basij militia, was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday.
The statement said the deceased was a seasoned military officer who played important roles in major conflicts, including the Iran-Iraq War, and held prominent leadership positions in recent years.
The IRGC praised Soleimani as a "strategic and indispensable" Basij commander. It noted that the deceased was involved in mobilizing the public, promoting development, and supporting disadvantaged communities.
The death of Soleimani underscores the Basij's key role in the broader confrontation with the United States, Israel, and their allies, especially in light of recent conflicts, the IRGC said, adding that the corps will continue to avenge the "martyrdom" of its leaders, commanders, and others.
Earlier in the day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani had been killed in ongoing strikes. Tehran later confirmed the information.
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