Iran's Quds Force Commander seen alive after death rumors: Reports
Tehran: Iran’s top military commander, Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, appeared in public on Tuesday, putting to rest rumors that he had been killed in an Israeli airstrike. Qaani, who leads the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Quds Force, was seen attending a public event in Tehran celebrating what Iran called its victory over Israel, reports Turkish news agency Anadolu Ajansı.
Iran’s Tasnim News Agency shared a video showing Qaani among a cheering crowd. “Commander Qaani attends today’s gathering of the people of Tehran following Operation Divine Victory,” the agency posted on social media.
According to Anadolu Ajansı, Iran’s state-run Press TV also confirmed his presence, showing footage of the general being warmly welcomed by citizens.
Earlier this month, reports from The New York Times had claimed that Qaani might have been killed during Israeli airstrikes.
Since June 13, Israel has launched multiple airstrikes across Iran, targeting military and nuclear sites. Israel said it acted because Iran was close to making a nuclear weapon, an accusation Iran has strongly denied.
In response, Iran fired back with missile and drone attacks. The situation escalated when the United States also entered the conflict, bombing three nuclear sites in Iran on Sunday.
After nearly two weeks of intense air attacks between Iran and Israel, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire late Tuesday night, bringing a temporary halt to the fighting.
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Nation was under Emergency when Vande Mataram completed 100 years: PM Modi in LS
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lamented that when national song Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the Constitution was "throttled" and nation chained by Emergency.
Initiating a discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, Modi noted that when Vande Mataram completed 50 years, India was reeling under colonialism.
"When Vande Mataram completed 50 years, country was under colonial rule while at its 100th anniversary the nation was under Emergency," he said.
The prime minister noted that the mantra of Vande Mataram gave power and inspiration to the entire country during freedom struggle
"The mantra energised and inspired India’s freedom movement and showed the path of courage and determination. Remembering that sacred Vande Mataram today is a great privilege for all of us in this House.
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"It is a matter of pride for us that we are witnessing the historic occasion of Vande Mataram completing 150 years," he said.
"When Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the nation was chained by the Emergency. At that time, the Constitution was throttled and those who lived and died for patriotism were pushed behind prison bars. The Emergency was a dark chapter in our history. Now we have the opportunity to restore the greatness of Vande Mataram. And I believe this opportunity should not be allowed to pass," Modi said.
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