Qaani Seyyed Esmail

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Seyyed Esmail Qaani is an Iranian major general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the commander of the Quds Force, a branch responsible for extraterritorial operations. He succeeded Qassem Soleimani after Soleimani was killed in a U.S. drone strike in January 2020. Qaani has been involved in various military and political strategies to extend Iran's influence in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. He has been vocal in supporting groups that align with Iranian interests and has frequently addressed issues relating to regional conflicts, often criticizing U.S. policies and their allies in the region.