Part 9: Iranian Media Reaction on Soleimani

On January 4, Iranian newspapers from across the political spectrum devoted their front pages to memorializing Qassem Soleimani. The head of the elite Qods Force was killed early the previous day in a U.S. drone strike on Baghdad International Airport. Newspapers described Soleimani as a national hero and a martyr. They also highlighted pledges of revenge by Iran’s political and military leaders. The following is roundup of front pages and translations by IFP News. 

 

First Day: January 4, 2020

 

Jame Jam

#Revenge

World Shaken by News of Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination by U.S. Terrorists
jame jam

 

Hamshahri

Glory of the Commander

Hamshahri

 

Ebtekar

Assassination of Superhero

How World Will Look Like after Soleimani? [Editorial]
 

Ebtekar

 

Sazandegi

Goodbye Living Martyr

Sazandegi

 

Kayhan

Clean Soul of Qassem Soleimani Joins Other Martyrs

World Reacts to Assassination of Gen. Soleimani

* Trump’s Big Gamble; US Must Await Deadly Blows

Kayhan

 

Resalat

Iran Land of Soleimanis

Resalat

 

Hemayat

Iran’s Holy Anger against U.S.

[Hassan] Nasrallah (Secretary General of Lebanese Hezbollah): I Envy Such Glorious Martyrdom
Hemayat