It is reported by AFP.

"Assad said that the support of the Syrian army from Suleymani" will not be forgotten, "the agency writes.

#BREAKING Assad says Soleimani support for Syria army 'will not be forgotten' pic.twitter.com/WJkuFwXEq7

- AFP news agency (@AFP) January 3, 2020

On January 3, the United States stated that Iranian General Suleymani was killed during an operation in Iraq. After that, Tehran announced an “act of international terrorism” and threatened to take revenge.

The Russian Defense Ministry, commenting on the assassination of the general, said that the short-sighted steps of the United States lead to a sharp escalation of the situation in the region.

Details are in the material RT.