In his Friday phone conversation with Antonio Guterres, Mohammad
Javad Zarif emphasized that the assassination of General Soleimani was an act
of terrorism.
“Given the enormous popularity of General Soleimani among people in the region
for his role in fighting terrorist groups, his martyrdom will have consequences
that are not in anybody’s hands, and all of its repercussions are directed
towards the terrorist US regime,” said Zarif.
The UN chief, in turn, expressed misgivings over the US move, saying it will
fuel tensions in the region.