Qasem Soleimani
Qasem Soleimani was a high-ranking Iranian military officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), known for his role as the commander of the Quds Force, which is responsible for extraterritorial operations. He played a significant role in Iran's foreign policy and military strategy in the Middle East, particularly in supporting militant groups in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon. Soleimani was a controversial figure, often viewed as a key architect of Iran's influence in the region. His assassination by a U.S. drone strike in January 2020 escalated tensions between the U.S. and Iran, making him a polarizing figure in international relations.
Born on Mar 11, 1957 (68 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 11 | 7.45 | 0.44% | +80% | 83,992,949 | 659,945 | $610,000 | 4,793$ |
| Israel | 4 | 3.75 | 0.16% | +20% | 9,216,900 | 17,329 | $400,000 | 752$ |
| Venezuela | 2 | 3.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 30,494 | $48,000 | 51$ |
| Croatia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,022 | $68,000 | 50$ |
| India | 2 | 5.50 | 0.07% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,119,473 | $2,900,000 | 2,353$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 72,748 | $21,000,000 | 4,615$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 3,224 | $55,000 | 20$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 628,066 | 277 | $5,500 | 2$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 12,379 | $1,380,000 | 670$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 17,731 | $450,000 | 177$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 16,984 | $155,000 | 60$ |
| Totals | 27 | 1,960,552,952 | 1,953,606 | $27,071,500 | 13,543$ |
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Ukraine:
Qasem Soleimani was a high-ranking Iranian general whose assassination by a US drone strike heightened tensions between Iran and the United States.
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Argentina:
Qasem Soleimaní was a general in the IRGC who was killed in 2020 and whose daughter faced criticism for her expensive lifestyle.
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Israel:
Qasem Soleimani was an Iranian military commander killed by a U.S. drone strike.
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Australia:
Trump ordered the 2020 drone strike that killed Major-General Qasem Soleimani, the widely admired commander of Iran’s expeditionary Quds Force.
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United States:
The security expert highlighted the 2020 assassination of top Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
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Montenegro:
The recent event is the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani in a U.S. drone attack.
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Serbia:
The recent event is the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani in a U.S. drone attack.
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Iran:
Faleh al-Fayyad referred to the role of the martyr commanders Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in transforming the Popular Mobilization Forces into an effective force in Iraq's national security.
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Israel:
Qasem Soleimani was a key figure whose assassination by Trump has contributed to distrust between the U.S. and Iran.
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Iran:
Qasem Soleimani's assassination is mentioned as a significant event that has deepened distrust between Iran and the U.S.
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