Pres. Rouhani: America to pay heavy price

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Iran's President stressed that Iran considers America’s recent terrorist act as its new move in supporting terrorism, adding, "The martyrdom of Lieutenant General Haj Qasem Soleimani has made our people stronger and more determined than ever”.

“American will bear the full responsibility of the consequences of this terrorist act in the region and it will pay a heavy price for it,” said President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday evening in a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

He added, "Unfortunately, the Americans have entered a new path that can be very dangerous for the region, therefore, in such a condition, close negotiation and cooperation between friendly countries is essential”.

Stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran has never started a tension in the region that led to insecurity, Dr Rouhani added, "What has caused tension and unease in the region in the recent years is the United States’ foolish acts”.

He went on to say that General Soleimani was a global figure in the fight against terrorism and everyone knows what effective role he has played in regional security, especially in Iraq and Syria.

“I hope that the Iraqi people’s holding of glorious funeral, the one that is going to be held in Iran, makes America understand what grave mistake it has made,” said Rouhani.

The President continued, "In the current situation, we expect all our friendly and neighbouring countries to condemn this US’ criminal act, because America has martyred a top Iranian armed forces commander in another country in the most criminal form”.

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