Esmael Qaani
Esmael Qaani is an Iranian general who succeeded Qasem Soleimani as the commander of the Quds Force, a unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responsible for extraterritorial operations. Born in Mashhad, he has been involved in military operations throughout his career, notably during the Iran-Iraq War. Under his leadership, the Quds Force has focused on strengthening the military capabilities of allied groups in the region, including Hezbollah and various militia groups in Iraq and Syria. Recently, he has been in the news due to speculation surrounding his survival after Israeli airstrikes targeted key Iranian military figures, leading to rumors of him being a potential informant for foreign intelligence agencies.
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Esmael Qaani is the commander of the Quds Force and successor to General Qasem Soleimani.
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