Soleimani

"The enemy keeps sending messages that if we give up on avenging Soleimani, they will give us some concessions or lift some sanctions," Revolutionary Guards' Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri said.

During police questioning, the suspect said "she wanted revenge" after listening to a song called "Grave Digger," which motivated her to stab the man.

Iran's Foreign Ministry said the 51 Americans had been targeted for what it called "terrorism" and human rights violations.

'If Trump and [Mike] Pompeo are not tried in a fair court for ... assassinating General Soleimani, Muslims will take our martyr's revenge,' Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said.

That Iran chose a relatively inexpensive and simple weapon and message to show the US that it remembers the Soleimani anniversary could show that they are going for the symbolic gestures.

"Open secret in international sports circles that the Iranian government won't allow its athletes to compete against Israelis."

As we approach 2022, the Iranian media is once again heralding Soleimani as a transformative figure who played a key role in the region.

“No, no to America, America is the enemy of the nations," reads one sign.

Leaked tapes appear to show Zarif claiming that Russia wanted to sabotage the Iran nuclear deal signed in 2015.

The importance placed on Soleimani postmortem, shows Iran doesn’t have a replacement for Soleimani.