TEHRAN - In a recent letter, the daughter of late lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani characterized the deliberate and timely leadership of the Islamic Revolution's leader as the most significant teacher and exemplar of this tumultuous and anarchic period.

On Sunday, Zeinab Soleimani conveyed her condolences to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei following the martyrdom of Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary-general of Hezbollah, along with other Quds Force commanders.

In her letter, she expressed, “While we continue to grieve the profound loss of my father's martyrdom, which remains a source of pain for us, the recent martyrdom of my father's dear companion, Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, has intensified our sorrow.” 

Soleimani’s daughter pointed out, “With his passing, we feel the loss of General Soleimani anew; we are once again engulfed in grief. Those who understand the deep bond of love, affection, and camaraderie shared between them can relate to this shared sorrow.”

She stated, “Your actions and leadership, marked by awareness and timeliness, serve as the greatest lesson and model for this challenging era. Your example provides invaluable insight for our generation, which often lacks a historical perspective on events. We have learned from you the importance of perseverance, reliance on, and seeking assistance from Almighty God in the face of challenges, enabling us to resist and remain steadfast.”

General Qassem Soleimani, the former Major General of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) of Qods Force, was targeted by a drone strike conducted by the United States near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq on January 3, 2020.