Kasim Suleimani

Qasem Soleimani was a major general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran, known for his pivotal role in shaping Iran's foreign military and political strategies, particularly in Iraq and Syria. He commanded the Quds Force, a unit responsible for extraterritorial operations, and gained notoriety for his involvement in various regional conflicts and support for militant groups. Soleimani was killed in a targeted U.S. drone strike near Baghdad International Airport in January 2020, an event that escalated tensions between the U.S. and Iran and has had lasting implications for Middle Eastern geopolitics.