In pictures: Iranians commemorate their national hero on his martyrdom anniversary

January 3rd marks the first martyrdom anniversary of General Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s top anti-terror commander, who was assassinated in a US drone strike during a visit to Baghdad, Iraq’s capital.

Iranians across the country have commemorated their national hero on the occasion, cherishing his achievements in establishing security within the country and beyond its borders in the region, and pledging that his immortal principles and philosophy will continue to live on.