The Fallout of Soleimani's Assassination

This chapter explores the January 2020 drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and its immediate ramifications, including heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran and Iraq's push to expel U.S. troops. It provides insight into Soleimani's influential role in Iranian military strategy and his complex relationship with the U.S., particularly in the context of the Iran nuclear deal. The discussion also traces the escalation of tensions leading to the assassination, highlighted by previous attacks and protests against U.S. interests in the region.