This 372-page work examines the events that took place in Iraq from 1950 to 2020, with two companions sharing the last years of the leader’s life. The author conducted three years of interviews with Iranian and Iraqi officials who knew the engineer.
Published by Soura Mehr Publications in Iran, the book highlights the anti-imperialist and anti-terrorism contributions of the engineer, born in Iraq on November 16, 1954.
The artwork shows his courage and dedication, as well as the personal sacrifices he made in the fight against oppression.
The narrative also explores the engineer’s leadership qualities, his ability to inspire loyalty, and the bonds formed within the resistance front. Personal and national identity are central themes, reflecting how the conflict shaped the identity of combatants and their communities.
Moreover, the book places the engineer’s life in the context of the region’s historical and geopolitical landscape, and explains the events that influenced the resistance movements.
He was martyred with Hajj Qassem Soleimani at Baghdad International Airport. Al-Muhandis was a pivotal figure in the Islamic Resistance, and played an essential role in combating terrorism and defending the peoples of the region.
Based on interviews and extensive research, “Jamal” provides a detailed portrait of the engineer’s life from childhood through his revolutionary endeavors, depicting his character on the battlefield and his character outside of combat.
Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, and engineer, was assassinated in a US drone strike at Baghdad International Airport on January 3, 2020, on the orders of then US President Donald Trump.
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