TEHRAN – A top Iranian Judiciary official has announced the submission of the indictment related to the assassination of Iranian anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani to the court.

Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei, who heads a special committee formed to follow up on General Soleimani’s murder case from legal and international aspects, made the remarks on Monday while addressing a meeting delving into the legal aspects of the martyred commander’s terror carried out by the United States’ forces. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Office of Political and International Studies, according to Mehr News Agency.

Kadkhodaei stressed the national and international significance of the Martyr Soleimani, acknowledging the widely recognized brutal assassination of this prominent figure. 

Additionally, Kadkhodaei highlighted Martyr Soleimani's dedication to defending the oppressed people of the region, referencing the Leader of Islamic Revolution’s recent statement on the necessity of strengthening the spirit of Resistance Front in the region, with General Soleimani playing a pioneering role.

The member of Assembly of Experts affirmed that the actions of the martyr in the fight against terrorism were legitimate, emphasizing the inherent illegitimacy of assassination and criminal acts by the United States. “Consequently, the United States government must be held accountable,” he commented.

Kadkhodaei further noted that numerous legal cases related to Martyr Soleimani have been issued, yielding positive outcomes in both legal and criminal dimensions. “The indictment has been formally submitted to the court, which is currently in the process of handling the case,” he stated.

General Soleimani was assassinated in a U.S. drone strike near Baghdad International Airport on January 3, 2020, under the order of then-U.S. President Donald Trump.

MAS