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 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11 | 4.45 | 0.96% | +20% | 331,002,651 | 3,815,926 | $21,000,000 | 242,096$ |
| Greece | 4 | 4.50 | 0.66% | +20% | 10,423,054 | 82,017 | $190,000 | 1,495$ |
| Turkey | 2 | 5.00 | 0.33% | +10% | 84,339,067 | 308,216 | $720,000 | 2,631$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 75,705 | $450,000 | 754$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 62,338 | $2,700,000 | 2,479$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 5.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 625,978 | 1,132 | $73,000 | 132$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 302,592 | $280,000 | 384$ |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 5.00 | 0.28% | +0% | 21,413,249 | 59,981 | $84,000 | 235$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 90,069 | $106,000 | 178$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 8,037 | $210,000 | 350$ |
| Canada | 1 | 2.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 62,406 | $1,700,000 | 2,791$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 18,965 | $89,000 | 156$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 99,118 | $2,000,000 | 3,279$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 3.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 19,755 | $160,000 | 327$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 72,890 | $155,000 | 258$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 628,066 | 1,083 | $5,500 | 9$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 31,399 | $180,000 | 301$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 176,979 | $340,000 | 618$ |
| Totals | 32 | 1,119,824,087 | 5,288,608 | $30,442,500 | 258,473$ |
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United States:
The ship was named for Qasem Soleimani, an Iranian general killed in a U.S. drone strike.
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Dominican Republic:
Qasem Soleimani was killed in a drone strike ordered by Trump, which led to accusations of Iran attempting to assassinate Trump.
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Kazakhstan:
Qasem Soleimani was a former Iranian general after whom the Iranian ship 'Suleimani' was named.
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Montenegro:
The plan was revenge for the assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in 2020.
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United States:
Iran has previously threatened to assassinate Trump following the 2020 killing of Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
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United States:
The vessel was named after Gen. Qasem Soleimani, the former head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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United States:
The Iranian warship was named for Qasem Soleimani, an Iranian military officer killed by the U.S.
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Ukraine:
The Iranian ship 'Suleimani' was named after the former Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, who was killed by American forces during Donald Trump's first term.
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United States:
Qasem Soleimani was an Iranian general assassinated under Trump's orders.
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United States:
Qasem Soleimani was the then-leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force who was killed in a drone strike.
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