Qassem Suleimani was hit by the drone strike while local allies from the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) drove him from Baghdad airport. “General Suleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region,” a Pentagon statement said. “This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans.”Minutes before the announcement, Trump tweeted a US flag without comment. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The commander of the Iranian Quds force, Gen Qassem Suleimani. Many consider Suleimani to have been the second most powerful person in Iran, behind Khamenei, and arguably ahead of Rouhani.

Source: The Guardian January 03, 2020 00:48 UTC