An Iranian government spokesperson responded to US media reports on the 15th that Iran attempted to assassinate the US ambassador to South Africa and US President Donald Trump threatened retaliation, saying that it was the US who committed the assassination and warned the US not to "make another mistake."

　　Iran’s Fars News Agency quoted government spokesperson Ali Rabyi as saying that the “assassination” of Qassim Soleimani, commander of the “Quds Brigade” under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran, was an “indelible stain” by the United States. .

On January 6, local time, tens of thousands of Iranian citizens took to the streets of Tehran to pay tribute to Soleimani, a senior officer killed by the US military.

　　Soleimani was killed by a U.S. drone while leaving Baghdad International Airport in Iraq in January.

In retaliation, Iran subsequently fired missiles to Iraqi bases where US troops are stationed.

　　The US "Political News" website reported on the 13th that Iran "is considering" the assassination of the US ambassador to South Africa, Lana Marks.

The source of this report was two US officials who did not want to disclose their identities.

They quoted reports from the US intelligence agency that Iran continued to seek revenge against the US over Soleimani's death, and assassination of Max was one of the options.

　　The report said that the US intelligence agency did not know why Iran chose Max as an alternative target, because she has no connection with Iran, which may be due to her close personal relationship with Trump.

　　Max is 66 years old and has known Trump for more than 20 years. He became the US ambassador to South Africa last year.

　　On the 14th, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Said Khatibzad accused the US of spreading unfounded remarks and fighting an information war against Iran and urged the US to stop "using old-fashioned methods time and time again to create an anti-Iranian atmosphere."

　　Khatibzad emphasized that the US has carried out a large number of assassinations and military interventions in other countries. The death of Soleimani is one of the examples.

　　Trump wrote on Twitter on the 14th, “According to media reports, Iran may be planning an assassination or other attack against the United States” as revenge for Soleimani’s death.

　　He threatened that if the United States is attacked by Iran in any form, it will be "returned a thousand times."

　　In response to Trump’s threat, Iranian government spokesman Rabyyi responded on the 15th: “The United States has committed the biggest strategic mistake. Any strategic mistake made by the United States (in the future), Iran will resolutely fight back.” (Hui Xiaoshuang) ) (Xinhua News Agency Special Feature)