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
Hamshahri
Glory of the Commander
Ebtekar
Assassination of Superhero
How World Will Look Like after Soleimani? [Editorial]
Sazandegi
Goodbye Living Martyr
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
Resalat
Iran Land of Soleimanis
Hemayat
Iran’s Holy Anger against U.S.
[Hassan] Nasrallah (Secretary General of Lebanese Hezbollah): I Envy Such Glorious Martyrdom
