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Original title: On the first anniversary of the Soleimani assassination, the actions of the United States and Iran often become more tense
China News Service, Jan 3, Full Report, On Jan 3, 2020, Iranian General Soleimani was killed in an airstrike by US troops in front of the Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. Since then, relations between the United States and Iran have remained tense. Recently, on the first anniversary of Soleimani’s assassination, Tehran and Washington mobilized their troops and warned each other not to act rashly. Tensions in the Persian Gulf have risen rapidly again.
On January 6, 2020, in Tehran, the capital of Iran, thousands of people took to the streets to bid farewell to Major General Soleimani.
Strategic US military action
Strategic bombers flew into the Persian Gulf several times.
According to the “Central News Agency” report, on the eve of Soleimani’s assassination a year ago, the United States took strategic military action to resist any possible retaliatory attack on US assets in the region.
The US B-52 strategic bomber flew to the Persian Gulf several times in the past month, the most recent of which was on December 30, 2020. Two B-52 bombers flew continuously for up to 30 hours from Base from the Minot Air Force in North Dakota to the Persian Gulf before returning.
Frank McKenzie, commander of the US Department of Defense Central Command, which oversees military affairs in the Middle East, said in a statement after the mission: “We do not want conflict, but no one should underestimate our ability to defend our troops. or respond decisively to any attack. “
Washington stressed that this measure is intended to deter Iranian measures that may be implemented on the eve of the first anniversary of Soleimani’s assassination. Related shipping is defensive in nature. In addition to the aforementioned long-range missions of the B-52 fighter jets, the United States has also strengthened its troops around the Embassy in Baghdad.
On January 7, 2020 local time, the body of Iranian commander Soleimani arrived in his hometown of Kerman, there were as many people as the day before in Tehran.
Iran accused of improving combat readiness
Warn the US to curb provocative actions
On the other hand, the US media quoted people familiar with the matter as reporting that US intelligence agencies believe that Iranian naval forces in the Persian Gulf have improved their combat readiness in the past 48 hours on the first anniversary of the Soleimani’s death. People familiar with the matter said it is unclear whether Iran’s actions are defensive or a sign that they are about to attack US interests, but Washington believes the Iranian military’s actions are not a regular move in the US. maritime exercises.
The Russian Satellite Network reported that a Pentagon spokesperson had previously stated that intelligence information indicated that Iran could launch an attack on US troops in Iraq. Kuwait’s “Torch” reported that Iran is strengthening its air defense system near its nuclear facilities to prevent possible missile attacks by the United States and has deployed short-range missiles and drones in Iraq.
On December 31, 2020, Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations sent a letter to the UN Security Council, warning of US military adventurism and recent provocative actions in the Gulf region.
Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations stated in the letter that in recent weeks, the United States has increased its military presence in the Gulf region, dispatched a variety of advanced weapons, and carried out provocative activities. If America’s behavior is not restrained, it will trigger an escalation of regional tensions and the United States should be responsible for all the consequences.
