In a message issued Saturday, the esteemed source of emulation offered his congratulations and condolences to the brave and revolutionary nation of Iran on the supreme sacrifice of these two key pillars of the Islamic establishment, along with several other dear companions who attained the lofty station of martyrdom.
The text of Grand Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani’s message is as follows:
In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
I offer my congratulations and condolences to the entire brave and revolutionary nation of Iran on the martyrdom of Hojatoleslam Khatib, the respected Minister of Intelligence, and General Soleimani, Commander of the Basij Resistance Force, along with several other dear ones.
Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and the Basij are two fundamental pillars of the country. The martyrdom of these dear ones is the reward for their tireless and anonymous struggles. Truly, they are the anonymous soldiers of Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance).
Undoubtedly, the path of these dear ones will be pursued with greater vigor by their comrades in the Ministry of Intelligence and the Basij, and final victory will be achieved, God willing.
Hossein Nouri Hamedani
28 Esfand 1404 AH (March 18, 2026)
The message underscores the critical role played by the intelligence and Basij forces in safeguarding the Islamic Revolution and its values, with the senior cleric affirming that the martyrs’ legacy will inspire even greater determination in the face of challenges.
