Qasem Soleimani: Difference between revisions

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During the 1999 student revolt in Tehran, Soleimani was one of the IRGC officers who signed a letter to President Mohammad Khatami. The letter stated that if Khatami did not crush the student rebellion the military would, and it might also launch a coup against Khatami.

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. 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). The attack was extremely controversial, as many have accused it of being reckless in the United States, possibly leading to war. Figures like [[John Bolton]], however, defended the attacks, believing it would lead to regime change. It was obviously universally condemned in Iran, and many memorials have been held. Khamenei, along with many ~~Persian~~ ministers, have muttered vengeful remarks. The attacks have many to fear a larger conflict, and some even argue World War III would occur.

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. 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). The attack was extremely controversial, as many have accused it of being reckless in the United States, possibly leading to war. Figures like [[John Bolton]], however, defended the attacks, believing it would lead to regime change. It was obviously universally condemned in Iran, and many memorials have been held. Khamenei, along with many Iranian ministers, have muttered vengeful remarks. The attacks have many to fear a larger conflict, and some even argue World War III would occur.

==Trivia==

*Soleimani was often compared to characters such as Karla, Keyser Söze, and the Scarlet Pinpernel, all of which were cunning, psychopathic masterminds of their universes.

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

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

[[Category:Military]]

[[Category:Terrorists]]

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 During the 1999 student revolt in Tehran, Soleimani was one of the IRGC officers who signed a letter to President Mohammad Khatami. The letter stated that if Khatami did not crush the student rebellion the military would, and it might also launch a coup against Khatami.
+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. 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). The attack was extremely controversial, as many have accused it of being reckless in the United States, possibly leading to war. Figures like [[John Bolton]], however, defended the attacks, believing it would lead to regime change. It was obviously universally condemned in Iran, and many memorials have been held. Khamenei, along with many Persian ministers, have muttered vengeful remarks. The attacks have many to fear a larger conflict, and some even argue World War III would occur.
+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. 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). The attack was extremely controversial, as many have accused it of being reckless in the United States, possibly leading to war. Figures like [[John Bolton]], however, defended the attacks, believing it would lead to regime change. It was obviously universally condemned in Iran, and many memorials have been held. Khamenei, along with many Iranian ministers, have muttered vengeful remarks. The attacks have many to fear a larger conflict, and some even argue World War III would occur.
 ==Trivia==
 *Soleimani was often compared to characters such as Karla, Keyser Söze, and the Scarlet Pinpernel, all of which were cunning, psychopathic masterminds of their universes.
-*The World War III speculation has generated many internet memes.
+*The World War III speculation after his death has generated many internet memes.
 [[Category:Military]]
 [[Category:Terrorists]]