Qasem Soleimani
Qasem Soleimani was a high-ranking Iranian military officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), known for his role as the commander of the Quds Force, which is responsible for extraterritorial operations. He played a significant role in Iran's foreign policy and military strategy in the Middle East, particularly in supporting militant groups in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon. Soleimani was a controversial figure, often viewed as a key architect of Iran's influence in the region. His assassination by a U.S. drone strike in January 2020 escalated tensions between the U.S. and Iran, making him a polarizing figure in international relations.
Born on Mar 11, 1957 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 | 4.80 | 0.27% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 879,391 | $21,000,000 | 55,792$ |
| Iran | 3 | 7.67 | 0.31% | +10% | 83,992,949 | 287,230 | $610,000 | 2,086$ |
| Romania | 2 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 19,237,691 | 34,409 | $250,000 | 447$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 8,806 | $160,000 | 146$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 326,011 | $1,119,000 | 1,334$ |
| Panama | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,201 | $76,000 | 74$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 5,861 | $38,000 | 31$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 49,600 | $2,000,000 | 1,641$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 69,759 | $720,000 | 596$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 8,474 | $190,000 | 154$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 39,329 | $155,000 | 139$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,720 | $56,000 | 46$ |
| Georgia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 3,989,167 | 3,378 | $17,000 | 14$ |
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 9,376 | $400,000 | 407$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,857 | $54,000 | 44$ |
| Totals | 22 | 946,581,007 | 1,730,402 | $26,845,000 | 62,951$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
Trump assassinated Iran's national security chief Qasem Soleimani in his first term.
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Iran:
Qasem Soleimani is referred to as a martyr and a commander of victory in the context of the article.
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Uruguay:
Graham cited the assassination of Soleimani as part of Trump's record on national security.
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Panama:
Graham cited the assassination of Soleimani as part of Trump's strong record.
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Italy:
Qasem Soleimani was assassinated by a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad in January 2020.
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Greece:
Qasem Soleimani was the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards who was assassinated in 2020.
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United States:
Iran has sought Trump's assassination after he ordered a 2020 strike that took out Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
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Romania:
Qasem Soleimani was killed following an attack ordered by Donald Trump.
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Georgia:
Qasem Soleimani was a high-ranking Iranian general killed in a drone strike ordered by Trump.
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Paraguay:
Soleimani was a key figure in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard who was killed in a U.S. drone strike.
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