Iranian firefighters sacrificed lives to save others: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has eulogized the Iranian firefighters who lost their lives while trying to put off a major fire at a high-rise in downtown Tehran which later collapsed.

According to Press TV, the Leader issued a message on Sunday ahead of a funeral procession which is scheduled to be held in Tehran on Monday for the “brave and faithful” firefighters.

Ayatollah Khamenei said the firefighters ventured into burning building in order to save the lives and property of their fellow countrymen and sacrificed their lives for this purpose.

They once again revived the memories of the sacrifices of Iranian soldiers during the era of the eight-year Iraqi war on Iran in the 1980s known as the Sacred Defense, Ayatollah Khamenei added.

The Leader emphasized that these firefighters showed that a faithful Iranian possesses a firm and exemplary determination to fulfill his duty and will not hesitate to offers his life in the path of God.

“These are martyrs of the challenging path of serving and dangerous fulfillment of duties and will never be forgotten, God willing,” Ayatollah Khamenei stated.

The iconic Plasco building came down and resulted in the death of several people, including firefighters, after fire engulfed the top floors of the 17-story building on January 19.

The incident caused deep shock and sorrow among people in Iran and across the world. Many officials from different countries also offered their condolences to the Iranian government and people over the tragic incident.

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