A US airstrike killed a revered Iranian general at Baghdad airport on Friday - as the two countries stand on the brink of war.
The powerful leader of Iran's elite Quds Force was targeted as he plotted an attack on American diplomats, according to the Pentagon. Responding to the news of Soleimani's death, President Donald Trump struck a patriotic tone by posting a single image of the American flagA statement released by the Pentagon said: “General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region.
It was also reported Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy commander of the Iran-backed militia know as the Popular Mobilization Forces, or PMF, was killed in the strike.President Trump has been using a "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, which has moved on from economic sanctions to military activity.
Quick put the fuel prices up
This president means business, No empty promises. Full action.
Brink of War? Nobody can accuse the Sun for a underselling a “Headline”😂
I think thats what they want to say but there is a British mother with a young daughter in a Iranian jail on trumped up spying charges, we have been negotiating for her release for over a year maybe 2 now
Terrorist. Killed UK forces in Iraq and Afghan. Below from 2011. 🏴🇬🇧
Correction US kills Iranian terrorist
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