leader of iran's islamic revolution says in the past 44 years country's been relying on soft power which is more effective than hard power that some western states possess. says hard power has an immediate effect, while soft power is more pervasive and long-lasting. two consecutive explosions in the iranian city of kermon killed nearly 100 people injuring more than 200 others official save bombings or terrorist attacks deadly blast took place near general solemani's burial site where thousands had gathered to mark the fourth anniversary of his assassination by the us. the hamas deputy

leader salah al aruri has been assassinated in an israeli drone attack in the lebanese capital beirot. several others were also killed in attack on an office of the resistance movement in almasrafia neighborhood. al ruris, one of the founders of the hamas military wing. and his answer, the resistance movement says the assassination of the top hamos official in beirot is violation of international laws and humanitarian norms. has called it a dangerous attack on lebanese sovereignty, warning israel's crime will not go unanswered. iran's also condemn the attack in the strongest terms. خداحافظ, عزیز کل.

the saddest day in iran since imam khumeini, god's blessing upon his soul passed away. millions of people swarm the streets of the iranian capital, tehran. they were filled with both rage and grief. qasm sulaymani was a... fascinated, not the leader or president or any other state official delivered a speech to the crowd that day. there was only one thing in the field and that was the exact same thing that i was shown all his medals of honor.