Qassem Soleimani
Major global developments in a year of Covid-19
In a year dominated by Covid-19, many other developments including China’s crackdown on Hong Kong’s democracy, an apocalyptic explosion in Beirut, and a tumultuous US presidential election unfolded.
3 years ago
Gold, oil prices retreat, shares rebound in Asian trading
Shares advanced in Asia Tuesday following modest gains on Wall Street despite caution over rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
4 years ago
Netanyahu says Israel takes no part in U.S. killing of Iranian commander
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel took no part in the U.S. attack that killed the top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.
4 years ago
Iran general steps out of Soleimani's shadow to lead proxies
A new Iranian general has stepped out of the shadows to lead the country's expeditionary Quds Force, becoming responsible for Tehran's proxies across the Mideast as the Islamic Republic threatens the U.S. with "harsh revenge" for killing its previous head, Qassem Soleimani.
4 years ago