Hours after Qasem Soleimani’s death, Iran appoints Esmail Qaani as new Quds force chief
5 years ago

Hours after Qasem Soleimani’s death, Iran appoints Esmail Qaani as new Quds force chief

India TV News  

Iran's supreme leader appointed Esmail Qaani as the new head of the Revolutionary Guards' foreign operations arm after its commander, Qasem Soleimani, was killed on Friday in a US strike on Baghdad airport. “Following the martyrdom of the glorious general haj Qasem Soleimani, I name Brigadier General Esmail Qaani as the commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a statement posted on his official website. Following Soleimani's death, President Trump, now on vacation in Florida, did not comment immediately, except for tweeting an image of the US flag. However, the US has issued a travel advisory to its citizens in Iraq asking them to depart immediately due to the heightened tensions following the killing of Iran's elite Quds Force chief.

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Iran downplays Trump victory but wary of U.S. policy change
2 months ago

Iran downplays Trump victory but wary of U.S. policy change

Raw Story  

After Donald Trump's re-election, Iran has projected indifference, officially stating it expects no fundamental shift in US policy, especially on sanctions or the Middle East's wars. "Trump has already crossed the red line that existed in the relations between Iran and the United States, as well as in the region itself," said foreign policy analyst Rahman Ghahremanpour. Iran also called …

Commander of Iran's Quds Force is 'in good health', force's deputy commander says
3 months ago

Commander of Iran's Quds Force is 'in good health', force's deputy commander says

The Hindu  

The top commander of Iran's Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, is in "good health", the force's deputy commander Iraj Masjedi said on Monday, after two Iranian security sources told Reuters he had been out of contact since strikes on Beirut last week. The Iranian Students' News Agency reported that a message from Mr. Qaani was conveyed to a conference in solidarity …

Iran's Quds Force chief out of contact since Beirut strikes, two Iranian officials say
3 months ago

Iran's Quds Force chief out of contact since Beirut strikes, two Iranian officials say

The Hindu  

Iran's Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani, who travelled to Lebanon after the killing last month of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike, has not been heard from since strikes on Beirut late last week, two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters. One of the officials said Mr. Qaani was in Beirut's southern suburbs, known as the Dahiyeh, …

Iran rejects accusations it was involved in plots to assassinate Trump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran rejects accusations it was involved in plots to assassinate Trump

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has rejected accusations regarding plots to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump, while citing legal action for the 2020 assassination of a revered general by U.S. drone, the state-run IRNA news agency reported Wednesday. IRNA quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani as saying Iran “strongly rejects any involvement in the recent armed attack on Trump or …

IRGC | Guardians of the revolution
8 months, 4 weeks ago

IRGC | Guardians of the revolution

The Hindu  

Gen. Mohammed Reza Zahedi was one of the top commanders of the Quds Force, the overseas arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. A veteran of the Iran-Iraq war and a former confidant of Qassem Soleimani, the Quds Force chief who was assassinated by the U.S. in Baghdad in January 2020, Gen. Zahedi was in charge of the IRGC’s operations …

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 …

Iran Accuses Israel Of Killing 2 Generals In Consulate Airstrike In Syria
9 months, 1 week ago

Iran Accuses Israel Of Killing 2 Generals In Consulate Airstrike In Syria

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DAMASCUS, Syria — An Israeli airstrike that demolished Iran’s consulate in Syria on Monday killed two Iranian generals and five officers, according to Iranian officials. The airstrike in Syria killed Gen. Mohammad Reza Zahedi, who led the elite Quds Force in Lebanon and Syria until 2016, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Gen. Mohammad Reza Zahedi, who led …

Commander of Iran’s elite Quds Force is expanding predecessor’s vision of chaos in the Middle East
10 months ago

Commander of Iran’s elite Quds Force is expanding predecessor’s vision of chaos in the Middle East

New Indian Express  

Javed Ali, University of Michigan Most Americans have likely never heard of Esmail Ghaani, despite his fingerprints being over a slew of recent attacks on US targets. As the powerful chief of the Quds Force, the unconventional warfare wing of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Ghaani is charged with overseeing Tehran’s network of allied and proxy groups across the Middle …

Esmail Qaani | Commander of the ‘Axis’
11 months, 1 week ago

Esmail Qaani | Commander of the ‘Axis’

The Hindu  

When Esmail Qaani was chosen to lead the Quds Force, an elite wing of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in January 2020, immediately after Qassem Soleimani was assassinated by the U.S. outside the Baghdad airport, many doubted whether the veteran would be able to fill the very large shoes of the ‘Shadow Commander’. The gist Born in 1957 in the …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Revolutionary Guards colonel Sayyad Khodai shot dead in Tehran attack: Iran
2 years, 7 months ago

Revolutionary Guards colonel Sayyad Khodai shot dead in Tehran attack: Iran

Hindustan Times  

An Iranian Revolutionary Guards colonel was shot dead outside his Tehran home on Sunday, the Guards said, blaming his "assassination" on assailants linked to the United States and its allies. Women mourning next to the body of Iranian Revolutionary Guards colonel Sayyad Khodai, after he was shot dead, in his car in the Iranian capital Tehran. On Sunday, Iran's Islamic …

Iran: Revolutionary Guard officer assassinated in Tehran
2 years, 7 months ago

Iran: Revolutionary Guard officer assassinated in Tehran

Al Jazeera  

Hassan Sayyad Khodaei was a colonel in the Quds Force, the Guard’s foreign arm, with accusations leveled at Israeli and American intelligence. Gunmen riding on motorcycles opened fire on a senior officer of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps outside his home, killing him in his car in the capital, Tehran. Speaking from Tehran, Abas Aslani, a senior research fellow …

Iran’s Quds Force should stay on US ‘terrorist’ list: Top general
2 years, 9 months ago

Iran’s Quds Force should stay on US ‘terrorist’ list: Top general

Al Jazeera  

General Mark Milley tells lawmakers it is his ‘personal opinion’ that the IRGC’s Quds Force should not be delisted. The United States’ top general has said he does not support removing Iran’s elite Quds Force from Washington’s list of “foreign terrorist organizations”, an apparent key demand from Tehran to revive the multilateral nuclear deal. Speaking to the Senate Armed Services …

High-ranking Iranian general dies of heart disease at 65
3 years, 8 months ago

High-ranking Iranian general dies of heart disease at 65

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 A high-ranking general key to …

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 …

Iran issues arrest warrant for Donald Trump, asks Interpol for 'red notice' over Qassem Soleimani killing
4 years, 6 months ago

Iran issues arrest warrant for Donald Trump, asks Interpol for 'red notice' over Qassem Soleimani killing

ABC  

Iran has issued an arrest warrant and asked Interpol for help in detaining US President Donald Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the US drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad. Key points: Iran wants Mr Trump and more than 30 other people detained under Interpol's highest level of arrest warrant Interpol is not …

EsmaiI Qaani: New ‘shadow commander’ of Iran’s Quds Force
4 years, 11 months ago

EsmaiI Qaani: New ‘shadow commander’ of Iran’s Quds Force

Al Jazeera  

Esmail Qaani is likely to pursue his predecessor’s policies with ‘greater vigour and ruthlessness’, say experts. Under Soleimani, dubbed Iran’s “shadow commander” by some media, the Quds Force helped boost Iranian influence across the Middle East by building up a vast network of proxies. ‘Loyal, committed’ Khamenei, announcing Qaani’s appointment on January 3, said the Quds Force’s new chief was …

Iran’s new Quds leader vows ‘manly’ revenge for Soleimani killing
4 years, 11 months ago

Iran’s new Quds leader vows ‘manly’ revenge for Soleimani killing

Al Jazeera  

Esmail Qaani says the US killed his predecessor ‘in a cowardly way’ as he promised to hit back ‘in a manly fashion’. The newly appointed commander of Iran‘s elite Quds Force said the United States killed his predecessor, Qassem Soleimani, “in a cowardly way” and promised to “hit his enemy in a manly fashion”. Khamenei, while announcing Qaani’s appointment on …

Israeli intelligence inputs confirmed Qasem Soleimani’s Baghdad location: report
4 years, 11 months ago

Israeli intelligence inputs confirmed Qasem Soleimani’s Baghdad location: report

India TV News  

Israel provided the US with key intelligence inputs which helped the US forces confirm and verify the location of slain Iranian top commander Major General Qasem Soleimani, reports in US and Iranian media say. Citing unnamed military sources quoted by The New York Times, Iran’s Fars News Agency said in an article on Sunday that US had been trying to …

Your foot will be cut from the region, leave now: Iran tells US
5 years ago

Your foot will be cut from the region, leave now: Iran tells US

India TV News  

Within hours of ballistic missile strikes on US bases in Iraq, the top leadership of Iran issued a stern warning to the US. Statements by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Al-Khamenei and Iran's President Hassan Rouhani are being perceived as a signal that Iran is no mood to back down after the death of its top military commander Qasem Soleimani. Iran's …

Iran minister goads Donald Trump as millions attend funeral for top general Qassem Soleimani
5 years ago

Iran minister goads Donald Trump as millions attend funeral for top general Qassem Soleimani

ABC  

Iran's foreign minister has challenged United States President Donald Trump in a tweet, sharing photos from the massive crowds in Tehran mourning an Iranian commander killed by a recent US drone strike. Key points: Esmail Ghaani has been appointed as the new leader of the elite Quds Force Iran's Supreme Leader called him "one of the most prominent commanders" However, …

Trump, Pompeo, Esper Defend Killing Of Soleimani; Iranians Vow Revenge
5 years ago

Trump, Pompeo, Esper Defend Killing Of Soleimani; Iranians Vow Revenge

NPR  

Trump, Pompeo, Esper Defend Killing Of Soleimani; Iranians Vow Revenge Enlarge this image toggle caption dpa Picture-Alliance via Getty Images dpa Picture-Alliance via Getty Images Updated at 4:55 p.m. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that the attack Soleimani was planning against Americans or U.S. installations was a matter of "days" away, although there were few details about who, what, …

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 …

Qasem Soleimani's funeral draws mammoth crowds, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei breaks down
5 years ago

Qasem Soleimani's funeral draws mammoth crowds, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei breaks down

India TV News  

Weeping amid wails from a sea of mourners, Iran’s supreme leader on Monday prayed over the remains of a top Iranian general killed in a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad, an attack that’s drastically raised tensions between Tehran and Washington. Adding to the tensions, President Donald Trump threatened to demand billions of dollars in compensation from Iraq or impose “sanctions like …

Iraq calls for foreign forces to leave amid backlash over Donald Trump-ordered killing of Qassem Soleimani
5 years ago

Iraq calls for foreign forces to leave amid backlash over Donald Trump-ordered killing of Qassem Soleimani

ABC  

Iraq's Parliament has called for US and other foreign military forces to leave amid a growing backlash against Washington's killing of a top Iranian military commander. Key points: Mr Trump has threatened to strike sites across Iran if it retaliates against the US Iran has summoned the Swiss envoy representing the US in Tehran over the threats World leaders have …

Iranian general Soleimani's replacement vows revenge for US killing
5 years ago

Iranian general Soleimani's replacement vows revenge for US killing

ABC  

An Iranian general who replaced the leader killed by a US airstrike in Baghdad has vowed to take revenge as Tehran abandoned the remaining limits of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers in response to the slaying. Key points: President Donald Trump has doubled down on threats against Tehran Iran has threatened to strike at Israel if attacked by …

Qasem Soleimani’s body arrives in Iran as Donald Trump issues new threats
5 years ago

Qasem Soleimani’s body arrives in Iran as Donald Trump issues new threats

India TV News  

The body of Gen. Qassem Soleimani arrived Sunday in Iran where thousands of mourners thronged his coffin ahead of a grand funeral procession across the Islamic Republic amid soaring tensions between Iran and the U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb 52 sites in Iran if it retaliates by attacking Americans. Soleimani was the architect of Iran’s regional policy …

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 …

Iran general steps out of Soleimani’s shadow to lead proxies
5 years ago

Iran general steps out of Soleimani’s shadow to lead proxies

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — A new Iranian general has stepped out of the shadows to lead the country’s expeditionary Quds Force, becoming responsible for Tehran’s proxies across the Mideast as the Islamic Republic threatens the U.S. with “harsh revenge” for killing its previous head, Qassem Soleimani. “We are children of war,” Ghaani once said of his relationship with Soleimani, according to …

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 …

David Petraeus On Soleimani
5 years ago

David Petraeus On Soleimani

NPR  

David Petraeus On Soleimani SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST: The targeted killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani has sent shock waves through the Middle East, as well as the military and foreign policy establishment here in the U.S. Retired General David Petraeus was commander of U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and led the troop surge in Iraq in 2007. DAVID PETRAEUS: …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Soleimani death: US military does not expect to conduct additional strikes as officials assess Iran’s next step
5 years ago

Soleimani death: US military does not expect to conduct additional strikes as officials assess Iran’s next step

CNN  

CNN — The US military does not expect to conduct additional strikes against Iranian-backed groups in Iraq or other locations unless the United States comes under attack, according to a US official directly familiar with the information. There is currently intense discussion inside US military and intelligence agencies to assess whether Iran might be preparing some type of retaliatory strikes …

Donald Trump says Iran's Qassem Soleimani should have been 'taken out years ago'
5 years ago

Donald Trump says Iran's Qassem Soleimani should have been 'taken out years ago'

ABC  

In his first comments since the surprise assassination of one of Iran's top military generals, United States President Donald Trump says Qassem Soleimani should have been taken out "many years ago". Key points: Qassem Soleimani was assassinated in a US strike in Baghdad on Friday Mr Trump said the Iranian general was directly responsible for the deaths of thousands of …

‘Increase in tension alarmed world’: India urges ‘restraint’ after top Iran commander Qasem Soleimani’s death
5 years ago

‘Increase in tension alarmed world’: India urges ‘restraint’ after top Iran commander Qasem Soleimani’s death

Hindustan Times  

India on Friday called for restraint after a US airstrike near Baghdad airport killed Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Qasem Soleimani. Watch: Qasem Soleimani killing: Iran dubs it ‘foolish escalation’ by United States Hours after the death of its top commander, Iran appointed deputy commander of the Quds Force Esmail Ghaani as the head of the unit. “Following the …

Who Is Esmail Ghaani? The New Commander Replacing Iran's Slain General Qassem Soleimani
5 years ago

Who Is Esmail Ghaani? The New Commander Replacing Iran's Slain General Qassem Soleimani

ABP News  

Esmail Ghaani was appointed Deputy Commander of the Quds Force in 1997 by IRGC Chief Commander Rahim Safavi, along with Qassem Soleimani as Chief Commander. like Trump and know how to fight against America.” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei described Ghaani as "one of the most distinguished Revolutionary Guard commanders," according to Radio Farda. Tehran : Hours after Iranian Major General Qassem …

After Qassem Soleimani assassination, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appoints Esmail Ghaani head of Iran's elite Quds Forces
5 years ago

After Qassem Soleimani assassination, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appoints Esmail Ghaani head of Iran's elite Quds Forces

Firstpost  

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday appointed Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani as head of the Revolutionary Guards’ foreign operations arm, the Quds Forces, after the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, who had led the defence agency since 1998. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday appointed Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani as head of the Quds Forces, Revolutionary Guards’ …

Analysis | The importance of Qasem Soleimani
5 years ago

Analysis | The importance of Qasem Soleimani

The Hindu  

Major General Qasem Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s Quds Force who was killed in a U.S. air strike in Baghdad on Friday, had an illustrious career as a spymaster and military strategist and a celebratory status in Iran. Always a defender of the Islamic revolution, Soleimani reported directly to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and, of late, was the main …

Qassem Soleimani: Pentagon confirms US has killed leader of Iran’s Quds Force
5 years ago

Qassem Soleimani: Pentagon confirms US has killed leader of Iran’s Quds Force

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. Within an hour of news breaking that Soleimani, the …

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