LONDON: The Iranian Embassy in Britain has commemorated the anniversary of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani's death, affirming its commitment to continue his pursuit of global peace. General Soleimani, who played a pivotal role in combating the extremist group Daesh in Iraq and Syria, is remembered as a figure who believed in both military action against terrorism and diplomacy as tools for peace.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the embassy released a statement on its official X account highlighting General Soleimani's contributions in defeating Daesh in Iraq in 2017. The embassy emphasized his belief in diplomacy as an essential strategy for engaging with forces across the West Asia region and beyond to promote peace and security. The statement described Soleimani as a hero in the fight against extremist terrorism and vowed to follow his "bright path toward a global just peace for humanity."

Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani led the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and was assassinated alongside Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units' Chief of Staff, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, in a US drone strike at Baghdad International Airport on January 3, 2020. The strike was authorized by then US President Donald Trump, leading to heightened tensions in the region.

In India, the University of Kashmir held a literary event titled "Nation of Imam Hussein (AS)" to honor the fifth anniversary of Soleimani's martyrdom. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency, an Indian scholar at the event remarked on Soleimani's global popularity as a brave commander and defender of humanity, recognizing his influence beyond Iran, including in India.