Qassem Suleimani

Qassem Suleimani

military Iran

Qassem Suleimani was a major general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran and commander of its Quds Force, responsible for extraterritorial military and clandestine operations. He played a crucial role in shaping Iran's foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly in supporting militant groups in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Suleimani gained significant notoriety for his strategic planning and operations against U.S. forces in the region, making him a key figure in Iran's efforts to expand its influence. His assassination by a U.S. drone strike in January 2020 marked a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions.

Born on Mar 11, 1957 (68 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
28,584
Power
1,137$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 28,584 $2,700,000 1,137$
Totals 1 67,886,011 28,584 $2,700,000 1,137$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Qassem Suleimani was the commander of the Quds force who was killed by a US drone strike in 2020. 5

The Guardian: What is Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps? | Iran

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The best-case scenario is that Iran settles on a symbolic retaliation, much as it did in 2020, when Trump ordered the assassination of Qassem Suleimani. 5

The Guardian: US bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities is Trump’s biggest gamble yet as president | Donald Trump

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Trump appeared to view the bombing run as comparable to his drone strike to assassinate Gen Qassem Suleimani of Iran, one of his proudest accomplishments from his first term. 6

The Guardian: Trump’s inner circle shifted view to support limited, one-off strike on Iran nuclear sites | Trump administration