Latest "Gen. Qassem Soleimani" stories

Iran threatens ‘USS Cole-style attacks’ on Fort McNair and a top general, sources say

Communications intercepted by the National Security Agency in January showed that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard discussed mounting “USS Cole-style attacks” against the base in the nation's capital, two U.S. intelligence officials told the AP.

3 years ago

This Jan. 3, 2020, file photo, released by the Iraqi Prime Minister Press Office shows a burning vehicle at the Baghdad International Airport following a deadly airstrike in Baghdad, Iraq.

Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani killing

An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for outgoing President Donald Trump in connection with the killing of an Iranian general and a powerful Iraqi militia leader last year, Iraq’s judiciary said.

3 years ago

Iran general warns US: Military ready to respond to pressure

Brig. Gen. Esmail Ghaani, commander of Iran’s expeditionary Quds Force, said at a ceremony Friday that Iran was not afraid of confronting “powers,” without naming the U.S.

3 years ago

Iran blames bad communication, missile battery alignment for January shootdown of Ukrainian plane

A misaligned missile battery, miscommunication between troops and their commanders and a decision to fire without authorization all led to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shooting down a Ukrainian jetliner in January, killing all 176 people on board, a new report says.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Two US troops, 1 British soldier killed, as more than 15 rockets slam Iraqi base

OIR has confirmed whether there were any casualties or wounded as a result of the rocket attack.

By Shawn Snow, Aaron Mehta and Howard Altman

4 years ago

US adds leader of Iran-backed Iraqi militia to terrorism blacklist

The Trump administration on Wednesday added the head of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia responsible for attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq to its terrorism blacklist.

4 years ago