Qassem Suleimani
Qassem Suleimani was a major general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran and commander of its Quds Force, responsible for extraterritorial military and clandestine operations. He played a crucial role in shaping Iran's foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly in supporting militant groups in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Suleimani gained significant notoriety for his strategic planning and operations against U.S. forces in the region, making him a key figure in Iran's efforts to expand its influence. His assassination by a U.S. drone strike in January 2020 marked a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions.
Born on Mar 11, 1957 (69 years old)
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Finland:
Qassem Suleimani was killed in a strike ordered by the Trump administration.
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United Kingdom:
Qassem Suleimani was the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who was killed in a US strike.
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United Kingdom:
He sanctioned the assassination of the military leader Qassem Suleimani.
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United Kingdom:
Qassem Suleimani was assassinated by a US drone strike in Baghdad in January 2020 on Trump's orders.
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United Kingdom:
Iranian general Qassem Suleimani was killed by a US missile strike in Baghdad during Trump’s first term.
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Lithuania:
Qassem Suleimani was killed by the US, prompting Iran's vows of revenge against Donald Trump.
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United Kingdom:
Qassem Suleimani was the leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, whose burial was marked by chaos.
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United Kingdom:
He risked all-out war with Iran in his first term by assassinating its most powerful general, Qassem Suleimani, in January 2020.
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United Kingdom:
Trump killed Iranian commander Qassem Suleimani as part of his foreign policy actions.
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United Kingdom:
The assassination of Quds Force commander Qassem Suleimani in 2020 foreshadowed a new approach towards a longstanding adversary.
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