Qasem Soleimani death: Presidents trade warnings
5 years ago

Qasem Soleimani death: Presidents trade warnings

CNN  

Baghdad, Iraq CNN — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday the United States committed a “grave mistake” in killing Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani and US President Donald Trump responded on Twitter, writing that if Tehran attacks American assets, the US will strike “very hard and very fast.” The US has a list of 52 Iranian targets, Trump tweeted. Rouhani said earlier Americans would face consequences for killing Soleimani “not only today, but also in the coming years.” Rouhani’s remarks came on the same day mourners in neighboring Iraq had chanted “Death to America” at a funeral procession for Soleimani and an Iraqi militia leader who died with him in a US airstrike in Iraq early Friday. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif seemed to suggest a goal of any Iranian retaliation, tweeting Saturday: “End of US malign presence in West Asia has begun.” In a phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Rouhani said Iran’s neighbors in the region should work in unison against the US presence there or the whole area will be in jeopardy, Iranian state news agency IRNA reported. Wolf maintained in a statement that there is “no specific, credible threat against the homeland.” Mourners chant ‘Death to America’ at funeral procession In Iraq’s capital on Saturday, thousands of people attended a funeral procession, mourning Soleimani and al-Muhandis as they chanted “Death to America.” Mourners surround a car carrying Qasem Soleimani's coffin on Saturday in Baghdad.

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One killed, eight wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq
8 months, 3 weeks ago

One killed, eight wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq

Al Jazeera  

One person has been killed and at least eight injured after a blast at a military base in Iraq used by the Iran-aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces, the army said. The PMF said “the attack” late on Friday targeted the Kalsu military base, located some 50km south of the capital Baghdad in the province of Babil. Reporting from Baghdad, Al Jazeera’s …

Who was Mohammad Reza Zahedi, an Iranian general killed by Israel in Syria?
9 months, 1 week ago

Who was Mohammad Reza Zahedi, an Iranian general killed by Israel in Syria?

Al Jazeera  

Zahedi was the highest ranking Iranian military commander to be killed since Major General Qassem Soleimani died in a US drone strike in 2020. Tehran, Iran – Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has been assassinated by Israel in Syria. Zahedi was the highest ranking Iranian military commander to have been killed …

Israeli air strikes kills two people in Syria’s capital: State media
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Israeli air strikes kills two people in Syria’s capital: State media

Al Jazeera  

The attack took place in Damascus’s Kafr Sousa area near a large, heavily guarded complex used by security agencies. At least two people have been killed in Israeli air strikes in the Syrian capital, Damascus, state media reported. Since the start of the year, the group said it has documented 13 Israeli attacks on Syrian territory – eight air strikes …

US launches massive drone strike on Baghdad, kills top militia leader linked to attacks on American troops
11 months ago

US launches massive drone strike on Baghdad, kills top militia leader linked to attacks on American troops

India TV News  

Baghdad: A US drone strike blew up a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing a high-ranking commander of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia who is responsible for “directly planning and participating in attacks” on American troops in the region, the US military said Wednesday. No civilians killed in attack: US In a statement, US Central Command said “there …

US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia leader linked to attacks on American troops
11 months ago

US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia leader linked to attacks on American troops

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — A U.S. drone strike blew up a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing a high-ranking commander of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia who is responsible for “directly planning and participating in attacks” on American troops in the region, the U.S. military said Wednesday. It comes just days after the U.S. military launched an air assault on …

Many killed in U.S. air strikes in Iraq, Syria
11 months, 1 week ago

Many killed in U.S. air strikes in Iraq, Syria

The Hindu  

The United States launched air strikes in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and militias it backs, reportedly killing nearly 40 people, in retaliation for a deadly attack on U.S. troops. In Iraq, residents said several strikes hit the Sikak neighbourhood in Al-Qaim, a residential area that locals said was also used by …

An Israeli airstrike on the Syrian capital killed at least 5 Iranian advisers, officials say
11 months, 3 weeks ago

An Israeli airstrike on the Syrian capital killed at least 5 Iranian advisers, officials say

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — An Israeli strike on the Syrian capital on Saturday destroyed a building used by the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, killing at least five Iranians, Syrian and Iranian state media reported. The Syrian army said the building in the tightly guarded western Damascus neighborhood of Mazzeh was entirely destroyed, adding that the Israeli air force fired the missiles …

Iran mourns those slain in Islamic State-claimed suicide blasts as death toll rises to 89
1 year ago

Iran mourns those slain in Islamic State-claimed suicide blasts as death toll rises to 89

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Iran on Friday mourned those …

Iraq's pro-Iran Hashed force says 'U.S. strike' kills senior commander
1 year ago

Iraq's pro-Iran Hashed force says 'U.S. strike' kills senior commander

The Hindu  

A U.S. strike in Baghdad on January 4 killed a military commander of the Hashed al-Shaabi, an ex-paramilitary faction of the grouping said, with an Iraqi security official reporting two deaths in a drone attack. "A drone targeted the logistical support headquarters of Hashed al-Shaabi," mainly pro-Iranian former paramilitary units integrated into the Iraqi armed forces, said the security official. …

Airstrike in central Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate
1 year ago

Airstrike in central Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — A U.S. airstrike on the headquarters of an Iran-backed militia in central Baghdad on Thursday killed a high-ranking militia commander, militia officials said. The Popular Mobilization Force, or PMF, a coalition of militias that is nominally under the control of the Iraqi military, announced in a statement that its deputy head of operations in Baghdad, identified as Abu …

Bombings hit event for Iran’s Gen. Qassem Soleimani, a shadowy figure slain in 2020 US drone strike
1 year ago

Bombings hit event for Iran’s Gen. Qassem Soleimani, a shadowy figure slain in 2020 US drone strike

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — For Iranians backing the country’s theocracy, whose icons since the Islamic Revolution have been stern-faced clergymen, Gen. Qassem Soleimani represented a popular figure of national resilience in the face of four decades of U.S. pressure. The warfront was the lost paradise of the human beings, indeed.” A U.S. drone strike killed Soleimani, 62, and others as they …

Iraq blames US-led coalition for deadly drone strike in Baghdad
1 year ago

Iraq blames US-led coalition for deadly drone strike in Baghdad

Al Jazeera  

Iraq’s government has accused the United States-led international coalition forces of carrying out a drone strike targeting an Iran-aligned paramilitary group in the capital, Baghdad, that killed and wounded several people. “The Iraqi armed forces hold the forces of the international coalition responsible for this attack,” Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s office said in a statement, calling it a “dangerous …

U.S. airstrike in Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate
1 year ago

U.S. airstrike in Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate

LA Times  

Ambulances arrive at the headquarters of an Iran-backed militia in central Baghdad after an airstrike Thursday. A U.S. airstrike Thursday on the logistical support headquarters of an Iran-backed militia in central Baghdad killed a high-ranking commander, the organization said. The Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of militias nominally under the control of the Iraqi military, announced in a statement that …

Who was Qasem Soleimani, top Iranian general once considered second most powerful in Iran after Khamenei?
1 year ago

Who was Qasem Soleimani, top Iranian general once considered second most powerful in Iran after Khamenei?

Hindustan Times  

Two rapid explosions near the burial site of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani resulted in the death of at least 103 individuals. Furthermore, the Quds Force played a coordinating role in Hezbollah's defense against Israel in the 2006 Lebanon War, with Soleimani personally involved in these operations. Soleimani, Iran's ‘shadow commander’ Referred to as Iran's ‘shadow commander,’ Soleimani, had been at …

Over 100 killed in Iran terrorist attack – Who is Qassem Soleimani?
1 year ago

Over 100 killed in Iran terrorist attack – Who is Qassem Soleimani?

Live Mint  

More than 100 people were killed and nearly 200 others injured on Wednesday after twin blasts rocked Kerman on Wednesday. The incident — dubbed a “terroristic" attack took place during a ceremony honouring slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. “Two explosive devices planted along the road leading to Kerman's Martyrs' Cemetery were detonated remotely by terrorists,” Reuters quoted an official as …

Over 100 dead in Iran blasts near Qasem Soleimani's grave: ‘Cowardly act’
1 year ago

Over 100 dead in Iran blasts near Qasem Soleimani's grave: ‘Cowardly act’

Hindustan Times  

Two explosions in quick succession near the grave of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani killed more than 100 people and wounded scores as the country marked the anniversary of his killing in a US drone strike in Iraq. Iran Blasts: People gather at the scene of explosions during a ceremony held to mark the death of late Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, …

Dozens killed in Iran blasts near Soleimani’s tomb during ceremony
1 year ago

Dozens killed in Iran blasts near Soleimani’s tomb during ceremony

Al Jazeera  

At least 95 killed and 211 others injured in twin explosions near tomb of Qassem Soleimani, Iran health minister says. Dozens of people have been killed and more than 200 others wounded in explosions near the tomb of former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps General Qassem Soleimani during a ceremony marking four years since his assassination. Two explosions were heard in …

103 killed, 141 wounded in Iran bombings near slain general's grave: state media
1 year ago

103 killed, 141 wounded in Iran bombings near slain general's grave: state media

New Indian Express  

Iraqis light candles marking the fourth anniversary of the death of General Qassem Soleimani, head of Iran's Quds Force, who was killed in a US air strike in Baghdad in 2020. AFP Copied TEHRAN: At least 103 people were killed in Iran Wednesday, as two bombs in quick succession struck a crowd commemorating slain general Qasem Soleimani on the anniversary …

Israeli air strike in Syria kills senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards member
1 year ago

Israeli air strike in Syria kills senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards member

The Hindu  

An Israeli air strike outside the Syrian capital Damascus on December 25 killed a senior adviser in Iran's Revolutionary Guards, three security sources and Iran's state media said. The sources told Reuters that the adviser, known as Sayyed Razi Mousavi, was responsible for coordinating the military alliance between Syria and Iran. Iran's state television interrupted its regular news broadcast to …

US military says senior IS commander killed in Syria
1 year, 9 months ago

US military says senior IS commander killed in Syria

Deccan Chronicle  

BEIRUT: A drone strike carried out by the American-led coalition in northwestern Syria has killed a senior member of the Islamic State group who was in charge of planning attacks in Europe, the United States military said Tuesday. The military statement added that his death “will temporarily disrupt the organization’s ability to plot external attacks.” The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for …

US kills two top ISIS leaders in airstrike in Syria
2 years, 3 months ago

US kills two top ISIS leaders in airstrike in Syria

CNN  

CNN — US forces killed two top ISIS leaders in an airstrike in northern Syria on Thursday, according to two defense officials, one day after a US raid killed an ISIS smuggler. The airstrike comes after the US military conducted a separate raid in northeast Syria that killed an ISIS weapons smuggler on Wednesday night local time, the Pentagon announced …

Pentagon: US kills IS group leader in Syria in drone strike
2 years, 5 months ago

Pentagon: US kills IS group leader in Syria in drone strike

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Pentagon said Tuesday that …

Iraq: Drone attack on US base near Baghdad airport foiled
3 years ago

Iraq: Drone attack on US base near Baghdad airport foiled

Al Jazeera  

The incident comes two years after a US drone strike killed Iran’s revered General Soleimani. Two armed drones were shot down as they approached an Iraqi military base hosting US forces near Baghdad’s international airport, Iraqi security sources said, adding that nobody was hurt in the incident. An official of the US-led international military coalition stationed there said the base’s …

No US troops or officials to face disciplinary action for deadly August drone strike in Kabul, says Pentagon
3 years ago

No US troops or officials to face disciplinary action for deadly August drone strike in Kabul, says Pentagon

Firstpost  

The 29 August drone strike took place in the final days of the US-led evacuation of Kabul after the Taliban seized control of the country that left 10 Afghan civilians dead, including seven children Washington, United States: The Pentagon said Monday that no US troops or officials would face disciplinary action for a drone strike in Kabul in August that …

Iraqis demand US troops pull out on Soleimani killing anniversary
4 years ago

Iraqis demand US troops pull out on Soleimani killing anniversary

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of Iraqi mourners have condemned the “American occupiers”, a year after a United States drone strike killed Iran’s revered general Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi militia commander, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. ‘Think it over’ Trump recently said on Twitter that the US was hearing the “chatter of additional attacks against Americans in Iraq”, and warned: “If one American is killed, I …

US killing of Iran’s Qassem Soleimani ‘unlawful’: UN expert
4 years, 6 months ago

US killing of Iran’s Qassem Soleimani ‘unlawful’: UN expert

Al Jazeera  

The US drone strike that killed Iran’s top general Qassem Soleimani was “unlawful”, the United Nations expert on extrajudicial killings concluded in a report on Tuesday. “In light of the evidence that the US has provided to date, the targeting of General Soleimani, and the deaths of those accompanying him, constitute an arbitrary killing for which, under IHRL the US …

Iran general Qassem Soleimani killing by US drone 'unlawful', deems UN official
4 years, 6 months ago

Iran general Qassem Soleimani killing by US drone 'unlawful', deems UN official

ABC  

The January US drone strike in Iraq that killed top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani and nine other people represented a violation of international law, a UN human rights investigator said. Key points: UN special rapporteur Agnes Callamard has called for accountability for the killing of Qassem Soleimani The US had accused Soleimani of masterminding attacks against its interests across the …

Suicidal assassination of Qassem Soleimani
4 years, 11 months ago

Suicidal assassination of Qassem Soleimani

The Hindu  

The assassination of the commander of Iran’s Quds Force, Major General Qassem Soleimani, on the direct orders of United States President Donald Trump, has plunged an already volatile region into further turmoil. One of Rouhani’s top advisers, Hesamodin Ashna, tweeted that after Soleimani’s assassination, “the political, military and security red lines in the region will be transformed”. U.S. Defence Secretary …

‘Perilous times’ for Iraq’s Shia militias after Soleimani killing
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Perilous times’ for Iraq’s Shia militias after Soleimani killing

Al Jazeera  

Baghdad, Iraq – On January 3, soon after Iranian General Qassem Soleimani left Baghdad airport in an armoured vehicle, a US drone fired rockets at his convoy, killing the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iraqis accompanying him. A fluent Farsi speaker who spent most of his adult life in Iran, al-Muhandis was the dominant administrator in …

Donald Trump reportedly gives account of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani's death to fundraiser
4 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump reportedly gives account of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani's death to fundraiser

ABC  

US President Donald Trump gave a minute-to-minute account of the US drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani to a Republican fundraising dinner, according to reports by local media. Key points: According to audio obtained by CNN, Mr Trump said slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was saying "bad things about our country" Mr Trump said he was told …

US Defence Secretary clarifies Donald Trump's justification for strike on top Iranian general
4 years, 11 months ago

US Defence Secretary clarifies Donald Trump's justification for strike on top Iranian general

ABC  

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper says he did not see specific evidence from intelligence officials that Iran was planning to attack four US embassies, an assertion made by President Donald Trump in justifying the killing of Iran's top general. Key points: Democrats and a few Republicans in Congress have questioned the justification for the drone strike on General Qassem Soleimani …

US tried but failed to take out another senior Iranian commander Abdul Reza Shahlai on same day as airstrike on General Qassem Soleimani, claims report
4 years, 11 months ago

US tried but failed to take out another senior Iranian commander Abdul Reza Shahlai on same day as airstrike on General Qassem Soleimani, claims report

Firstpost  

The US military tried, but failed, to take out another senior Iranian commander on the same day that an American airstrike killed the Revolutionary Guard’s top general, US officials said Friday. Washington: The US military tried, but failed, to take out another senior Iranian commander on the same day that an American airstrike killed the Revolutionary Guard’s top general, US …

US tried to take out another Iranian leader, but failed
4 years, 11 months ago

US tried to take out another Iranian leader, but failed

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military tried, but failed, to take out another senior Iranian commander on the same day that an American airstrike killed the Revolutionary Guard’s top general, U.S. officials said Friday. The officials said a military airstrike by special operations forces targeted Abdul Reza Shahlai, a high-ranking commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps but the mission was …

Baghdad locals unimpressed by US and Iran’s tit-for-tat fight on Iraqi soil
5 years ago

Baghdad locals unimpressed by US and Iran’s tit-for-tat fight on Iraqi soil

CNN  

Baghdad, Iraq CNN — Shoppers throng the open-air markets in central Baghdad, rummaging through stalls packed with fresh produce and spices. “The educated people in this country know what’s going on.” Many Iraqis say they have little vested interest in Iran and the US’ latest tit-for-tat. “For every action there is a reaction,” said Jamal, reflecting on Iran’s retaliatory attack …

US-Iran tensions: How confrontation between rivals escalated
5 years ago

US-Iran tensions: How confrontation between rivals escalated

Al Jazeera  

A recap of events that led to US killing of Qassem Soleimani and Iran’s retaliatory strikes on US targets in Iraq. Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases hosting US troops early on Wednesday, a move it said was in retaliation to Soleimani’s assassination on January 3. Iran strongly condemned the attacks with a …

Iranian general Qassem Soleimani's funeral leads to deadly stampede with dozens dead
5 years ago

Iranian general Qassem Soleimani's funeral leads to deadly stampede with dozens dead

ABC  

Iranian state television has reported 50 people have been killed and 213 others injured in a stampede at a funeral procession for slain general Qassem Soleimani. Key points: Qassem Soleimani's remains were taken to his hometown for burial But the ceremony was delayed when a stampede among the tens of thousands of people filling the streets killed 50 people Iran …

Iran declares all US forces terrorists after Qassem Soleimani killing
5 years ago

Iran declares all US forces terrorists after Qassem Soleimani killing

India Today  

Iran has designated all US forces "terrorists" after an American drone strike killed one of its most powerful figures, Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, last week, AFP reports. #BREAKING Iran designates all US forces 'terrorists' for killing general pic.twitter.com/Y8mDEVRM1z AFP news agency January 7, 2020 Iran has vowed to avenge Soleimani's killing, and US President Donald Trump promised retaliation in the …

General Qassem Soleimani’s body arrives in Iran, day after he was killed in US drone strike; mourners flock Ahvaz streets to pay homage
5 years ago

General Qassem Soleimani’s body arrives in Iran, day after he was killed in US drone strike; mourners flock Ahvaz streets to pay homage

Firstpost  

Soleimani’s death on Friday in Iraq further heightens tensions between Tehran and Washington after months of trading attacks and threats that put the wider Middle East on edge Tehran: The body of General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a US drone strike, arrived on Sunday in Iran to throngs of mourners, as President Donald Trump threatened to bomb 52 …

Qassem Soleimani's body returned to Iran
5 years ago

Qassem Soleimani's body returned to Iran

The Hindu  

The body of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in Iraq in a U.S. military strike, was returned to Iran on Sunday, the official IRIB news agency reported. Soleimani, the architect of Tehran's overseas clandestine and military operations as head of the Revolutionary Guards Quds Force, was killed on Friday in a U.S. drone strike on his convoy …

Qassem Soleimani and others farewelled in large funeral procession in Baghdad
5 years ago

Qassem Soleimani and others farewelled in large funeral procession in Baghdad

ABC  

With shouts of "Death to America", tens of thousands of people have marched in Iraq to mourn Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani and an Iraqi militia leader who were killed by the US. Key points: Soleimani was one of Iran's top military generals assassinated by the US on Friday Thousands of mourners have marched in his funeral procession in Baghdad …

The U.S. Considered Killing Qassem Soleimani Before. The Risks Were Too High.
5 years ago

The U.S. Considered Killing Qassem Soleimani Before. The Risks Were Too High.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump wants to be treated as a uniquely brave and patriotic president because of his decision to order a deadly U.S. strike against Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani on Friday. The same day, his reelection campaign released a video focused on the Trump administration’s killing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in October — not explicitly …

US Embassy and air force base in Iraq under attack a day after Qasem Soleimani death
5 years ago

US Embassy and air force base in Iraq under attack a day after Qasem Soleimani death

India TV News  

US Embassy and Air Force base in Iraq were target of separate rocket attacks just a day after US took down Iran's military commander Qasem Soleimani. Qasem Soleimani's death drew very strong reaction from Iran and the country's leadership vowed to avenge his death. It is not yet clear whether the rocket attack has been initiated in retaliation of Qasem …

Thousands gather in Baghdad for Iranian general Qassem Soleimani’s funeral; Quds force chief was architect in war against IS
5 years ago

Thousands gather in Baghdad for Iranian general Qassem Soleimani’s funeral; Quds force chief was architect in war against IS

Firstpost  

General Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds force and mastermind of its regional security strategy, was killed in US airstrike early on Friday Baghdad: Thousands of mourners gathered on Saturday for a funeral procession through Baghdad for Iran’s top general and militant leaders killed in a US airstrike. General Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds force …

Qassem Soleimani contributed to terror plots in India: Pres Donald Trump
5 years ago

Qassem Soleimani contributed to terror plots in India: Pres Donald Trump

Op India  

In a stunning revelation, the President of the United States, Donald Trump has alleged that the assassinated Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani was linked with terror plots in India. Trump reportedly said that Soleimani, who killed in US drone attacks, was involved in terror attacks as far away as New Delhi and London. Speaking to the reporters at Mar-a-Lago …

Soleimani contributed to 'terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London': Trump
5 years ago

Soleimani contributed to 'terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London': Trump

The Hindu  

United States President Donald Trump on Friday defended the killing of top Iranian commander in a U.S. strike in Baghdad's international airport on Friday, saying the “reign of terror is over” and claiming that Qasem Soleimani had contributed to “terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London.” Analysis | The importance of Qasem Soleimani General Soleimani was the …

Who Is Qassem Soleimani, And Why Is His Death So Alarming?
5 years ago

Who Is Qassem Soleimani, And Why Is His Death So Alarming?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Pentagon confirmed Thursday night that the U.S. was responsible for killing one of the most powerful military figures in Iran and across the Middle East. Soleimani was the head of Iran’s Quds Force, an elite unit within the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps that carries out high-level foreign operations across the Middle East and trains Shiite …

Donald Trump says aim of killing Qassem Soleimani was to 'stop a war', not start one; sends 3,000 more troops to West Asia
5 years ago

Donald Trump says aim of killing Qassem Soleimani was to 'stop a war', not start one; sends 3,000 more troops to West Asia

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump said on Friday he ordered the killing of a top Iranian general “to stop a war,” not start one, but in the tense aftermath the Pentagon braced for retaliation by sending more troops to West Asia Washington: President Donald Trump said on Friday he ordered the killing of a top Iranian general “to stop a war,” not …

Aftermath of Soleimani killing in US raid: All the latest updates
5 years ago

Aftermath of Soleimani killing in US raid: All the latest updates

Al Jazeera  

US-Iran tensions rise after Qassem Soleimani, head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, was killed in Baghdad by US air raid. She said the “highly unusual” decision to classify the entire document compounded her concerns and “suggests that the Congress and the American people are being left in the dark about our national security.” Pompeo to meet UK’s Raab in Washington …

Iran’s Soleimani killed in US air raid: All the latest updates
5 years ago

Iran’s Soleimani killed in US air raid: All the latest updates

Al Jazeera  

Qassem Soleimani, head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, killed in Baghdad as tensions between US and Iran escalate. ‘US remains committed to de-escalation’: Pompeo Washington is committed to “de-escalation” after a US air raid in Baghdad killed Soleimani, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. Iran state broadcaster confirms Soleimani was ‘martyred’ Citing an IRGC statement, Iranian state television said Soleimani …

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