TEHRAN – In a statement published on Saturday, the family of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s late anti-terror icon assassinated by Washington in 2020, expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Palestinian leader Yahya Sinwar. 

"The list of crimes committed by the brutal and rabid American regime in the region is endless," the statement read. "This time, the usurping regime has stained its hands with the blood of the great mujahid, martyr Yahya Sinwar."

The family highlighted Sinwar's unwavering commitment to Resistance, noting that his "proud performance over the years had turned him into a nightmare for the child-killing regime." They praised his role in the "proud operation of Al-Aqsa Storm," which they said, "broke the bloodthirsty regime's covert defenses and destroyed the malicious plans of the enemies of the Islamic world at once."

The statement further lauded Sinwar's courage and dedication to his cause, describing his final moments as "a scene of honor and unwavering courage." They emphasized that his life "taught humanity not only how to live but also how to die with dignity."

Drawing a parallel to the legacy of General Soleimani, the family invoked his belief that true fighters are "those who remain stable even when the mountains are shaken; they have given their heads to God and their feet are fixed like nails in the ground; they ignore the horrors and know that victory is God's promise." They declared that "Martyr Sinwar was the prime example of this description."

The statement concluded with a call for unity and inspiration, stating, "It is hoped that the glorious scene of the martyrdom of this noble fighter will inspire current and future generations of the Islamic Ummah." 

Iran and Palestinian Resistance movements share deep historical bonds, as they have a common struggle against American and Israeli forces in the region.