General Staff of the Armed Forces vows regret-inducing response to criminal US, malicious Zionist regime

We will continue the path of that wise and powerful leader until the last drop of our blood and never submit to the enemies, the statement reads.

Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in a statement said: Martyrdom by the most sinister terrorists and executioners of humanity is a sign of the righteousness of this esteemed Leader and the acceptance of his sincere services.

Martyrdom in the path of Islam and great Iran is a sign of victory and drawing closer to the goal; however, with the martyrdom of Imam Khamenei (may God be pleased with him), his path and conduct will not cease but will continue with strength and glory, it added.

This martyrdom will make our nation more determined to continue the luminous path of the beloved Imam Khamenei, it stated.

The criminal and terrorist act by the vicious US Administration and the Israeli regime constitutes a clear violation of religious, moral, legal, and customary norms.

The IRGC and Basij will powerfully continue the path of their leader to defend the precious legacy of this great Leader and will stand firm against internal and external conspiracies and in inflicting a punishment upon those who aggress against Iran.

Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, was martyred following an attack by the Israeli regime and the United States on Saturday morning.