According to Trump, until two days before the operation, Israel was due to take direct part in the assassination itself but then got "cold feet," likely wanting to avoid direct blowback from Tehran.
ISIS harbors a virulent hatred for Shi'ites -- Iran's dominant sect and targets of its affiliate's attacks in Afghanistan -- who it views as apostates.
Suicide bomber caused the first explosion at a ceremony in Iran to commemorate Soleimani, Iran claimed on Thursday.
Developing evidence indicates that the explosions in Iran on Wednesday were not accidental, and maybe even caused by internal groups.
The Saudi al-Ittihad soccer club withdrew from a match against the Iranian Sepahan club in early October.
Footage shared on social media showed fans of the Iranian team chanting “we don’t want politics in soccer.”
Far from encouraging a nuanced dialogue, STRATCOM’s invitation to Hussein Mousavian only served to legitimize him and the Iranian regime he represents.
It’s not clear if the account is accurate. It is one of those accounts that are designed to come out years after Soleimani was showcased to herald his abilities.
Qasem Soleimani's death has left and continues to leave a large hole in Iran's ability to empower its allies and its proxies in the Middle East.
The assassination comes on the anniversary of the assassination of Iranian IRGC Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani.
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