Esmail Qaani
Esmail Qaani is an Iranian major general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the commander of its Quds Force, a position he has held since the assassination of Qassem Soleimani in 2020. He is known for his significant role in directing Iran's military operations abroad, particularly in Iraq and Syria, and has been involved in coordinating support for various militant groups in the region. His leadership has been marked by an emphasis on countering perceived threats to Iran, particularly from Israel and the United States.
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Iran:
Esmail Qaani is referenced in the context of military discussions and the government's strategic decisions.
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United States:
Esmail Qaani participates in a ceremony to mark the memory of former IRGC commander.
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Brazil:
Esmail Qaani stated that Bab el-Mandeb is one of the winning cards of the Resistance Front.
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United States:
Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani oversees external operations and relationships with Iran-aligned armed groups.
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Indonesia:
Esmail Qaani praised Baghdad for the planning of Khamenei's funeral.
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Indonesia:
Esmail Qaani is the commander of the Quds Force and was mentioned in the context of the funeral of Ali Khamenei.
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Dominican Republic:
Esmail Qaani is the commander of the Quds Force who was present at the funeral.
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Indonesia:
Esmail Qaani, the Commander of the Quds Force, attended the funeral of Ali Khamenei.
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Australia:
The head of the IRGC’s elite Quds unit, Esmail Qaani, has been reported as dead.
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Romania:
Esmail Qaani is the head of the Quds Force within the IRGC who was also targeted.
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