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{{Villain_Infobox

|Box title = Qasem Soleimani

|Image = Qasem Soleimani.jpg

|Image = Qasem Soleimani with Zolfaghar Order (cropped).jpg

|fullname = Qasem Soleimani

|alias = Qassem Qassim The Shadow Commander Haj Qasem

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|skills = Military training Very high intelligence

|hobby = Proxy warfare

|goals = Serve the Islamic Republic Of Iran (succeeded) Expand Iran’s influence in the Middle East via proxy warfare|crimes = [[War crimes]] Mass [[~~Murder~~]] [[Americophobia]] [[Anglophobia]] [[Xenophobia]] [[~~Homophobia~~]] [[Anti-Semitism]] [[Misogyny]]

|goals = Serve the Islamic Republic Of Iran (succeeded) Expand Iran’s influence in the Middle East via proxy warfare|crimes = [[Christophobia]] [[Atheophobia]] [[War crimes]] [[Mass murder]] (including [[child murder]]) [[Americophobia]] [[Anglophobia]] [[Xenophobia]] [[Racism]] [[Anti-Semitism]] [[Homophobia]] [[Biphobia]] [[Transphobia]] [[Misogyny]] [[Ableism]] [[Negrophobia]] [[Persecution of Buddhists]] [[Arabophobia]]

|type of villain = ~~Corrupt~~ Warlord

|type of villain = Terroristic Warlord

}}

{{quote|Dear General Petraeus, you should know that I, Qassem Suleimani, control the policy for Iran with respect to Iraq, Lebanon, Gaza, and Afghanistan. And indeed, the ambassador in Baghdad is a Quds Force member. The individual ~~who’s~~ going to replace him is a Quds Force member.|Soleimani in a letter to CIA director David Petraeus.}}

{{quote|Dear General Petraeus, you should know that I, Qassem Suleimani, control the policy for Iran with respect to Iraq, Lebanon, Gaza, and Afghanistan. And indeed, the ambassador in Baghdad is a Quds Force member. The individual who's going to replace him is a Quds Force member.|Soleimani in a letter to CIA director David Petraeus.}}

'''Qasem Soleimani''' (March 11th, 1957 – January 3rd, 2020) was an Iranian general who was the commander of the Iranian Quds Force, the branch of the [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]] (IRGC) which dealt with proxy warfare. He has often named the mastermind of Iranian proxy warfare in the Middle East, thus, expanding Iran’s influence in the region. Sources have also called him the ''de facto'' second most powerful person in Iran after Supreme Leader [[Ali Khamenei]], whom he had a close relationship with.

Soleimani began his military career in the late 1970s at the time of the Revolution and right before the Iran-Iraq War, fighting against [[Ba'ath Party|~~Ba’athist~~]] Iraq under [[Saddam Hussein]]. In 1998, he became the head of the Quds Force. He provided support to [[Hezbollah]] in Lebanon as well as supported [[Bashar al-Assad]] in Syria, fighting against [[ISIS]] as well as Syrian opposition. His army also armed the [[Houthis]] in Yemen. Soleimani also armed Baloch separatists in Balochistan around the border of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Soleimani began his military career in the late 1970s at the time of the Revolution and right before the Iran-Iraq War, fighting against [[Ba'ath Party|Ba'athist]] Iraq under [[Saddam Hussein]]. In 1998, he became the head of the Quds Force. He provided support to [[Hezbollah]] in Lebanon as well as supported [[Bashar al-Assad]] in Syria, fighting against [[ISIS]] as well as Syrian opposition. His army also armed the [[Houthis]] in Yemen. Soleimani also armed Baloch separatists in Balochistan around the border of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

==Biography==

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On 22 September 1980, when Saddam Hussein launched an invasion of Iran, setting off the Iran–Iraq War (1980–1988), Soleimani joined the battlefield serving as the leader of a military company, consisting of men from Kerman whom he assembled and trained. He quickly earned a reputation for bravery, and rose through the ranks because of his role in the successful operations in retaking the lands Iraq had occupied, eventually becoming the commander of the 41st Tharallah Division while still in his 20s, participating in most major operations. He was mostly stationed at the southern front. He was seriously injured in Operation Tariq-ol-Qods. In a 1990 interview, he mentioned Operation Fath-ol-Mobin as "the best" operation he participated in and "very memorable", due to its difficulties yet positive outcome. He was also engaged in leading and organizing irregular warfare missions deep inside Iraq carried out by the Ramadan Headquarters. It was at this point that Soleimani established relations with Kurdish Iraqi leaders and the Shia Badr Organization, both of which were opposed to Iraq's Saddam Hussein.

On 17 July 1985, Soleimani opposed the IRGC ~~leadership’s~~ plan to deploy forces to two islands in western Arvand Rud (Shatt al-Arab).

On 17 July 1985, Soleimani opposed the IRGC leadership's plan to deploy forces to two islands in western Arvand Rud (Shatt al-Arab).

After the war, during the 1990s, he was an IRGC commander in Kerman Province. In this region, which is relatively close to Afghanistan, Afghan-grown opium travels to Turkey and on to Europe. Soleimani's military experience helped him earn a reputation as a successful fighter against drug trafficking.

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In 2001, the Quds Force under him intended to work with the U.S. government to fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan but plans fell through in early 2002 when President George W. Bush added Iran to its "Axis of Evil" list.

===Death===

Soleimani was killed by an American drone strike in Baghdad's International Airport ~~that killed 10 total~~, which has resulted in further tensions with Iran and the United States. Soleimani was on his way to meet with the Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi. Some believe the motive for the assassination was "payback" for the unrest of the [[2019-20 US embassy attack]]. The strike ~~also~~ killed [[Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis]], Deputy Chairman of the Iraqi militia force [[Popular Mobilization Forces]] (PMF), who has been a wanted figure by several countries including the United States for nearly 4 decades. The attack was extremely controversial, as many have accused it of being reckless in the United States, possibly leading to war. The Iraqi government threatened the United States to remove its forces from the country in the aftermath of his death. Figures such as former National Security Advisor John Bolton, however, defended the attacks, believing it would lead to regime change. It was almost universally condemned in Iran, and many memorials have been held in Iran and other countries. Some countries, including parts of Lebanon and Iraq celebrated his death. Khamenei, along with many Iranian ministers, have muttered vengeful remarks. The attacks have many to fear a larger conflict, and some feared a World War III would occur. His funeral was described as the largest in Iran since the funeral of Khomeini in 1989, with a stampede occurring on 7 January that killed 56 and injured 200. He was buried in his hometown of Kerman.

Soleimani was killed by an American drone strike in Baghdad's International Airport on the orders of U.S. President [[Donald Trump]], which has resulted in further tensions with Iran and the United States. Soleimani was on his way to meet with the Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi. Some believe the motive for the assassination was "payback" for the unrest of the [[2019-20 US embassy attack]]. The strike killed 10 total, including [[Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis]], Deputy Chairman of the Iraqi militia force [[Popular Mobilization Forces]] (PMF), who has been a wanted figure by several countries including the United States for nearly 4 decades. The attack was extremely controversial, as many have accused it of being reckless in the United States, possibly leading to war. The Iraqi government threatened the United States to remove its forces from the country in the aftermath of his death. Figures such as former National Security Advisor John Bolton, however, defended the attacks, believing it would lead to regime change. It was almost universally condemned in Iran, and many memorials have been held in Iran and other countries. Some countries, including parts of Lebanon and Iraq celebrated his death. Khamenei, along with many Iranian ministers, have muttered vengeful remarks. The attacks have many to fear a larger conflict, and some feared a World War III would occur. His funeral was described as the largest in Iran since the funeral of Khomeini in 1989, with a stampede occurring on 7 January that killed 56 and injured 200. He was buried in his hometown of Kerman.

==Trivia==

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*The World War III speculation after his death has generated many internet memes.

*He was reported to have been considered to be running for President of Iran at the time of his death.

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 {{Villain_Infobox
 |Box title = Qasem Soleimani
-|Image = Qasem Soleimani.jpg
+|Image = Qasem Soleimani with Zolfaghar Order (cropped).jpg
 |fullname = Qasem Soleimani
 |alias = Qassem<br>Qassim<br>The Shadow Commander<br>Haj Qasem
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 |skills = Military training<br>Very high intelligence
 |hobby = Proxy warfare
-|goals = Serve the Islamic Republic Of Iran (succeeded)<br>Expand Iran’s influence in the Middle East via proxy warfare|crimes = [[War crimes]]<br>Mass [[Murder]]<br>[[Americophobia]]<br>[[Anglophobia]]<br>[[Xenophobia]]<br>[[Homophobia]]<br>[[Anti-Semitism]]<br>[[Misogyny]]
+|goals = Serve the Islamic Republic Of Iran (succeeded)<br>Expand Iran’s influence in the Middle East via proxy warfare|crimes = [[Christophobia]]<br>[[Atheophobia]]<br>[[War crimes]]<br>[[Mass murder]] (including [[child murder]])<br>[[Americophobia]]<br>[[Anglophobia]]<br>[[Xenophobia]]<br>[[Racism]]<br>[[Anti-Semitism]]<br>[[Homophobia]]<br>[[Biphobia]]<br>[[Transphobia]]<br>[[Misogyny]]<br>[[Ableism]]<br>[[Negrophobia]]<br>[[Persecution of Buddhists]]<br>[[Arabophobia]]<br>
-|type of villain = Corrupt Warlord
+|type of villain = Terroristic Warlord
 }}
-{{quote|Dear General Petraeus, you should know that I, Qassem Suleimani, control the policy for Iran with respect to Iraq, Lebanon, Gaza, and Afghanistan. And indeed, the ambassador in Baghdad is a Quds Force member. The individual who’s going to replace him is a Quds Force member.|Soleimani in a letter to CIA director David Petraeus.}}
+{{quote|Dear General Petraeus, you should know that I, Qassem Suleimani, control the policy for Iran with respect to Iraq, Lebanon, Gaza, and Afghanistan. And indeed, the ambassador in Baghdad is a Quds Force member. The individual who's going to replace him is a Quds Force member.|Soleimani in a letter to CIA director David Petraeus.}}
 '''Qasem Soleimani''' (March 11<sup>th</sup>, 1957 – January 3<sup>rd</sup>, 2020) was an Iranian general who was the commander of the Iranian Quds Force, the branch of the [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]] (IRGC) which dealt with proxy warfare. He has often named the mastermind of Iranian proxy warfare in the Middle East, thus, expanding Iran’s influence in the region. Sources have also called him the ''de facto'' second most powerful person in Iran after Supreme Leader [[Ali Khamenei]], whom he had a close relationship with.
-Soleimani began his military career in the late 1970s at the time of the Revolution and right before the Iran-Iraq War, fighting against [[Ba'ath Party|Ba’athist]] Iraq under [[Saddam Hussein]]. In 1998, he became the head of the Quds Force. He provided support to [[Hezbollah]] in Lebanon as well as supported [[Bashar al-Assad]] in Syria, fighting against [[ISIS]] as well as Syrian opposition. His army also armed the [[Houthis]] in Yemen. Soleimani also armed Baloch separatists in Balochistan around the border of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
+Soleimani began his military career in the late 1970s at the time of the Revolution and right before the Iran-Iraq War, fighting against [[Ba'ath Party|Ba'athist]] Iraq under [[Saddam Hussein]]. In 1998, he became the head of the Quds Force. He provided support to [[Hezbollah]] in Lebanon as well as supported [[Bashar al-Assad]] in Syria, fighting against [[ISIS]] as well as Syrian opposition. His army also armed the [[Houthis]] in Yemen. Soleimani also armed Baloch separatists in Balochistan around the border of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
 ==Biography==
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 On 22 September 1980, when Saddam Hussein launched an invasion of Iran, setting off the Iran–Iraq War (1980–1988), Soleimani joined the battlefield serving as the leader of a military company, consisting of men from Kerman whom he assembled and trained. He quickly earned a reputation for bravery, and rose through the ranks because of his role in the successful operations in retaking the lands Iraq had occupied, eventually becoming the commander of the 41st Tharallah Division while still in his 20s, participating in most major operations. He was mostly stationed at the southern front. He was seriously injured in Operation Tariq-ol-Qods. In a 1990 interview, he mentioned Operation Fath-ol-Mobin as "the best" operation he participated in and "very memorable", due to its difficulties yet positive outcome. He was also engaged in leading and organizing irregular warfare missions deep inside Iraq carried out by the Ramadan Headquarters. It was at this point that Soleimani established relations with Kurdish Iraqi leaders and the Shia Badr Organization, both of which were opposed to Iraq's Saddam Hussein.
-On 17 July 1985, Soleimani opposed the IRGC leadership’s plan to deploy forces to two islands in western Arvand Rud (Shatt al-Arab).
+On 17 July 1985, Soleimani opposed the IRGC leadership's plan to deploy forces to two islands in western Arvand Rud (Shatt al-Arab).
 After the war, during the 1990s, he was an IRGC commander in Kerman Province. In this region, which is relatively close to Afghanistan, Afghan-grown opium travels to Turkey and on to Europe. Soleimani's military experience helped him earn a reputation as a successful fighter against drug trafficking.
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 In 2001, the Quds Force under him intended to work with the U.S. government to fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan but plans fell through in early 2002 when President George W. Bush added Iran to its "Axis of Evil" list.
 ===Death===
-Soleimani was killed by an American drone strike in Baghdad's International Airport that killed 10 total, which has resulted in further tensions with Iran and the United States. Soleimani was on his way to meet with the Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi. Some believe the motive for the assassination was "payback" for the unrest of the [[2019-20 US embassy attack]]. The strike also killed [[Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis]], Deputy Chairman of the Iraqi militia force [[Popular Mobilization Forces]] (PMF), who has been a wanted figure by several countries including the United States for nearly 4 decades. The attack was extremely controversial, as many have accused it of being reckless in the United States, possibly leading to war. The Iraqi government threatened the United States to remove its forces from the country in the aftermath of his death. Figures such as former National Security Advisor John Bolton, however, defended the attacks, believing it would lead to regime change. It was almost universally condemned in Iran, and many memorials have been held in Iran and other countries. Some countries, including parts of Lebanon and Iraq celebrated his death. Khamenei, along with many Iranian ministers, have muttered vengeful remarks. The attacks have many to fear a larger conflict, and some feared a World War III would occur. His funeral was described as the largest in Iran since the funeral of Khomeini in 1989, with a stampede occurring on 7 January that killed 56 and injured 200. He was buried in his hometown of Kerman.
+Soleimani was killed by an American drone strike in Baghdad's International Airport on the orders of U.S. President [[Donald Trump]], which has resulted in further tensions with Iran and the United States. Soleimani was on his way to meet with the Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi. Some believe the motive for the assassination was "payback" for the unrest of the [[2019-20 US embassy attack]]. The strike killed 10 total, including [[Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis]], Deputy Chairman of the Iraqi militia force [[Popular Mobilization Forces]] (PMF), who has been a wanted figure by several countries including the United States for nearly 4 decades. The attack was extremely controversial, as many have accused it of being reckless in the United States, possibly leading to war. The Iraqi government threatened the United States to remove its forces from the country in the aftermath of his death. Figures such as former National Security Advisor John Bolton, however, defended the attacks, believing it would lead to regime change. It was almost universally condemned in Iran, and many memorials have been held in Iran and other countries. Some countries, including parts of Lebanon and Iraq celebrated his death. Khamenei, along with many Iranian ministers, have muttered vengeful remarks. The attacks have many to fear a larger conflict, and some feared a World War III would occur. His funeral was described as the largest in Iran since the funeral of Khomeini in 1989, with a stampede occurring on 7 January that killed 56 and injured 200. He was buried in his hometown of Kerman.
 ==Trivia==
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 *The World War III speculation after his death has generated many internet memes.
 *He was reported to have been considered to be running for President of Iran at the time of his death.
+[[Category:Male]]
+[[Category:List]]
 [[Category:Military]]
 [[Category:Terrorists]]
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 [[Category:Criminals]]
 [[Category:Corrupt Officials]]
-[[Category:Strategic]]
 [[Category:Sadists]]
 [[Category:Extremists]]
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 [[Category:Anti-Catholic]]
 [[Category:Anti-Christian]]
-[[Category:Anti-Semetic]]
+[[Category:Anti-Semitic]]
 [[Category:Ableist]]
 [[Category:Supremacists]]
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 [[Category:Animal Cruelty]]
 [[Category:Kidnapper]]
-[[Category:Male]]