IRGC Spokesman Gen. Sharif Bursts into Tears while Discussing Soleimani's Death, Adds: Before Long, the Joy of the Americans and Zionists over Soleimani's Killing Will Turn into Grief

On January 3, 2019, IRINN TV (Iran) reporter Shahram Farhadi spoke with IRGC Spokesman General Ramezan Sharif about the "martyrdom" of IRGC Quds Force commander General Qasem Soleimani.

Following are excerpts:

Reporter: As a reporter and as an Iranian, I have a lot to say, but I will remain silent and say nothing, because all our people know who the real terrorist is. It was clear and now it is even clearer.

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General Ramezan Sharif: On the occasion of the martyrdom of the proud commander of the army of Islam, allow me to congratulate and send condolences to our dear people, to the great Leader of the Revolution, to the Hidden Imam, to the heroic public of Islamic Iran, the resistance front, the families of the martyrs who defend the Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque in Damascus, and all the free men and people who fight injustice.

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In all certainty, it will not be long before the momentary joy of the Americans and the Zionists will turn into grief. The IRGC and the wise people of Islamic Iran and of the resistance front all over the geography of the Islamic world think about nothing other than exacting revenge for the blood of this proud martyr whose only thought was how to bring pride and glory to the Iranian people and the Islamic nation, and how to liberate Jerusalem.

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We in the IRGC were very sorry to hear this news. However, our resolve to exact revenge from criminal America and the occupying Zionists will grow stronger. This will definitely happen. We embarked on a path 40 years ago. We have sacrificed many IRGC generals for the ideals of the Islamic Revolution and for the security of the Iranian people. In this very hall, we announced a few years ago the martyrdom of General Tehrani Mughaddam [the head of Iran's missile program]. He was a man who thought about annihilating Israel. He made steps that allowed us to advance most of the way on this path.

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Reporter: Our crying is due to excitement over the martyrdom of this country's great divine man.

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If I see his body, I will kiss it, but for now, I will kiss this sacred garment on General Sharif's side. I'd like to thank my colleagues in this broadcast. I leave you in the hands of God Almighty. We will continue to be at your service with our programs on the international news channel.

Anchor: I thank Shahram Farhadi and General Sharif.