Behind the propaganda machine of the regime and its Western-affiliated reformist lobby lies a truth contrary to its claims of strength and resilience.
Soleimani was "a symbol and key figure in the fight against terrorists,” Masjedi said.
Iran's failure to maintain control in Syria has triggered a major strategic crisis, Iran researcher Benny Sabati said.
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi has not been deterred and, supplied by Iran, has continued his missile launchings.
Khamenei, Iran’s cowardly, war-mongering, and delusional dictator, continues to portray himself as God’s representative on Earth.
"Iran must respect the will of the Syrian people and the country's sovereignty and security," Syria’s new Foreign Minister wrote on X.
"The Islamic Republic doesn’t have proxy forces. Yemen fights due to their faith. Hezbollah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad fight because their beliefs compel them to do so,” Khamenei said.
IRGC founder to 'Post': “Khamenei is actually the same as Bashar Assad - a brutal dictator who has war crimes on his hands."
"A woman should be treated like a flower in the home. A flower needs to be cared for," Khamenei wrote.
All aspects of the oil business have come under the growing influence of the IRGC.