Iran (IMNA) - The parade featured an impressive display of 313 heavy and light vessels, consisting of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Basij volunteer forces, and Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi in Arabic. The event, organized by the Third Naval Region of the IRGC Navy and the PMU central command, was attended by numerous officials from both Iran and Iraq.
Joint Parade Reflects Iranian-Iraqi Unity in Confrontation with Global Arrogant Powers
In a statement, Admiral Mehdi Hashemi of the IRGC's Third Naval Region emphasized that the joint parade symbolized the unity between the Iranian and Iraqi nations, as they embark on a path inspired by the two esteemed martyrs. The parade served as a powerful display of solidarity against global arrogant powers.
The assassination of General Soleimani, the commander of the IRGC Quds Force, and Muhandis, the second-in-command of the PMU, along with their companions, occurred on January 3, 2020. The drone strike, authorized by then US President Donald Trump near Baghdad International Airport, was met with shock and condemnation. The loss of these revered commanders deeply impacted the region.
Both General Soleimani and Muhandis were widely respected throughout West Asia for their instrumental roles in combating the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group. Their contributions to the fight against terrorism garnered immense admiration and respect from nations across the region.
IRGC Retaliates with Missile Strike on US-Run Ain al-Asad Base in Iraq, Inflicting "Traumatic Brain Injuries" on Over 100 Troops
In a retaliatory move for the assassination, on January 8, 2020, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a wave of missiles targeting the US-operated Ain al-Asad base in Iraq's western province of Anbar. The Pentagon has reported that more than 100 American troops suffered from "traumatic brain injuries" during the counterstrike. However, the IRGC has accused Washington of using this term to downplay the actual number of American casualties caused by the strikes. Iran has declared that the missile attack on Ain al-Asad was just the initial response, implying that further actions may follow.
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