qassem soleimani
UN expert deems US drone strike on Iran's Soleimani an 'unlawful' killing
The January drone strike in Iraq that killed top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani and nine other people.
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Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of top general
Tehran prosecutor Ali Alqasimehr says the warrants had been issued on charges of murder and terrorist action.
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5 years ago
White House memo says strike on Soleimani in response to past attacks
The strike, and Iran’s retaliation, had raised fears of wider war and frustrated some US lawmakers.
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Soleimani assassination adds dangerous new dimension to Iraq unrest
Iranian-backed Shia factions have exhorted Iraqis to turn out for a 'million-strong' march on Friday.
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Trump gives dramatic account of Soleimani's last minutes before death: CNN
The US president says he monitored the strikes which killed the Iranian commander from the White House.
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US House votes to rein in Trump's war powers
The resolution passed 224-194 along party lines in the Democratic-controlled House with nearly all Republicans opposed.
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US justifies killing Iranian commander as self-defense at United Nations
US is also prepared to take additional actions in the region to continue to protect its personnel and interests.
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US, Iran both appear to signal desire to avoid further conflict
‘Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned…,’ says Trump.
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US lawmakers divided over Trump Iran argument, set war powers vote
After classified briefings for all 535 members of Congress, Democrats and a few Republicans dispute the justification for the killing of Qassem Soleimani.
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5 years ago
Soleimani's assassination is war provocation by Trump
LETTER | The Iranian general's killing was illegal under international law and an act of terror by the US.
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Iran missile attacks target US forces in Iraq, Trump says 'All is well'
Tehran launches more than a dozen ballistic missiles from its territory against at least two Iraqi military bases.
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PM: Muslims should unite after Iran commander's killing
Muslim countries should protect themselves against external threats, he says in describing the killing of Qassem Soleimani as immoral.
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Pentagon chief says letter poorly worded, denies US leaving Iraq
The letter says US-led coalition forces would be using helicopters to evacuate.
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Pentagon says will not break law of war, despite Trump threat
Targeting Iranian cultural sites with military action is considered a war crime under international law.
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Iraq wants foreign troops out after US drone-strike
UPDATED 12.25PM: Trump: Iraq to pay cost of a 'very extraordinarily expensive' airbase if US troops forced to leave.
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Body of top Iranian commander killed by US strike returned to Iran
Thousands of mourners dressed in black marched through Ahvaz, in live footage aired on state TV.
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After years of US reluctance, Trump orders killing of Iran general
It was unclear how Trump and his aides had overcome earlier objections to such an attack.
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5 years ago
Malaysia registers concern over US strike in Iraq
The air strike killed Iran's top security and intelligence commander, Major General Qassim Soleimani
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US says it disrupted 'imminent attack' with killing of Iran commander
Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows revenge for the killing of Qassem Soleimani.
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5 years ago
Pentagon: US strike kills Iran Quds Force commander
US officials say Qassem Soleimani killed in drone strike in Baghdad.
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