Assad: Syrians will adhere to Soleimani's path

Syria's president says the US assassination of top Iranian general, Qassem Soleimani has made Syrians determined to pursue his path in fighting terrorism. Bashar al-Assad stressed that Soleimani will continue to live in the hearts of Syrian people. Assad highlighted the Iranian commander's efforts in defending Syria against terrorists and enemies. This came in a televised message on the occasion of Soleimani’s martyrdom anniversary. Addressing the event, Assad’s advisor Bouthaina Sha’aban stressed that the murder of Soleimani and senior Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis created a new alliance in region. She said the two commanders exposed Zionist plots in the region. Iran’s ambassador to Syria, Javad Torkabadi also condemned Soleimani’s assassination as a violation of international law.