Tehran promises major retaliation, and the danger of a miscalculation is ever-present. But neither side wants a major shooting war, given the stakes.
Tag: Suleimani, Qassim
U.S. Strike Killed Afghans Recruited to Fight for Iran
Refugees who joined the largely overlooked Fatemiyoun Brigade to battle for Shiite Islam and escape crushing poverty had become a force in Tehran’s proxy wars.
How Biden May Respond to the Drone Strike That Killed Three U.S. Soldiers
President Biden is balancing political pressures, military calculations and regional fragility after a drone strike killed three service members.
Terrorism in Iran Exposes a Vulnerability It Doesn’t Want to Admit
Even after the Islamic State took responsibility for deadly bombings, Iran’s government, facing public anger, blamed Israel.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Bombings in Iran
The group, which has struck before in Iran, has a long history of division with the country.
Iran Holds Day of Mourning for Those Killed at Suleimani Memorial
Officials lowered the death toll from the two blasts from 103 to 84, but said the count could still rise with so many people having been badly injured.
Hezbollah’s Leader Pledges Revenge for Killing of a Hamas Leader in Beirut
“Yesterday’s crime will not go unpunished,” Hassan Nasrallah warned ominously, but he gave no specifics, saying he would speak again on Friday.
Thursday Briefing: Blasts in Iran Kill Dozens
Plus, China shakes up its military.
Who Was the Iranian General Qassim Suleimani?
General Suleimani, the powerful commander heading Iran’s Quds Force, was considered a hero by some in the country. The anniversary of his death has attracted horrific violence.
Over 100 Killed in Iran Blasts at Qassim Suleimani Memorial
No one claimed responsibility for the bombing at a memorial for Qassim Suleimani, the top commander killed by a U.S. drone strike four years ago.