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Qasem Soleimani (1957-2020 | '''Qasem Soleimani''' (1957-2020) was the former commander of the [[Quds Force]]. During [[Iran-Iraq war]], he was the commander of Tharallah 41 Division and one of the commanders in the operations Wa-l-Fajr 8, [[Karbala]] 4, and Karbala 5. | ||
In 1379 Sh, Qasem Soleimani was appointed by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, as the commander of the Quds Force. After the emergence of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, Soleimani played a significant role in fighting this terrorist group. He was martyred on January 3, 2020 by American forces in Baghdad. | In 1379 Sh, Qasem Soleimani was appointed by [[Ayatollah Khamenei]], the Supreme Leader of [[Iran]], as the commander of the Quds Force. After the emergence of [[ISIS]] in [[Iraq]] and [[Syria]], Soleimani played a significant role in fighting this terrorist group. He was martyred on January 3, 2020 by American forces in [[Baghdad]]. | ||
After his martyrdom in 2020, Qasem Soleimani was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. | After his martyrdom in 2020, Qasem Soleimani was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. | ||
==Life== | ==Life== | ||
Qasem Soleimani, son of Hasan, was born on March 11, 1957 in Rabor, a small town in Kerman province. He was employed in Kerman’s Water and Wastewater Company when he was eighteen. During the events that led to the Islamic Revolution of Iran, he was acquainted with Reza Kamyab, a cleric from Mashhad, who encouraged him to participate in the activities against the Pahlavi regime. According to his brother, Sohrab Soleimani, Qasem became one of the main leaders of the protests in Kerman during the revolution. | Qasem Soleimani, son of Hasan, was born on [[March 11]], 1957 in Rabor, a small town in [[Kerman]] province. He was employed in Kerman’s Water and Wastewater Company when he was eighteen. During the events that led to the [[Islamic Revolution]] of Iran, he was acquainted with Reza Kamyab, a cleric from [[Mashhad]], who encouraged him to participate in the activities against the [[Pahlavi regime]]. According to his brother, Sohrab Soleimani, Qasem became one of the main leaders of the protests in Kerman during the revolution. | ||
==During Iran-Iraq War== | ==During Iran-Iraq War== | ||
After the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Qasem Soleimani joined the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 1359 Sh and when the war between Iran and Iraq started, he trained a number of battalions in Kerman and sent them to the fronts. | After the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Qasem Soleimani joined the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 1359 Sh and when the war between Iran and Iraq started, he trained a number of battalions in Kerman and sent them to the fronts. | ||
For some time, he was the commander of the IRGC in Western Azerbaijan province. In 1360 Sh, Soleimani was appointed by Mohsen Rezayi, the head of the IRGC, as the commander of the Tharallah 41 Division. During the war with Iraq, he was also one of the commanders of the operations Wa-l-Fajr 8, Karbala 4, and Karbala 5. The latter was one of the most crucial operations during the eight-year war, which weakened the political and military positions of the | For some time, he was the commander of the IRGC in Western Azerbaijan province. In 1360 Sh, Soleimani was appointed by Mohsen Rezayi, the head of the IRGC, as the commander of the Tharallah 41 Division. During the war with Iraq, he was also one of the commanders of the operations Wa-l-Fajr 8, Karbala 4, and Karbala 5. The latter was one of the most crucial operations during the eight-year war, which weakened the political and military positions of the [[Ba'th Party|Ba'thi]] Iraqi army and changed the situation in favor of Iranian military forces. | ||
After the end of the war in 1367 Sh, Soleimani returned to Kerman and engaged in combatting the insurgents led by the enemies of Iran outside the eastern Iranian borders. Prior to being appointed to the command of the Quds Force, Soleimani engaged in combatting the drug dealers on the borders of Iran and Afghanistan. | After the end of the war in 1367 Sh, Soleimani returned to Kerman and engaged in combatting the insurgents led by the enemies of Iran outside the eastern Iranian borders. Prior to being appointed to the command of the Quds Force, Soleimani engaged in combatting the drug dealers on the borders of Iran and [[Afghanistan]]. | ||
On January 2020, Soleimani was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general by the Supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. | On [[January]] 2020, Soleimani was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general by the Supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. | ||
==Command of Quds Force== | ==Command of Quds Force== | ||
Qasem Soleimani was appointed by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, as the commander of the IRGC’s Quds Force. According to a report by the Israeli intelligence services, the Quds Force was established in 1990 to boost Iranian activities outside its borders. After Ahmad Vahidi, Soleimani became the second commander of the Quds force. According to Israeli sources, Qasem Soleimani played a major role in expanding the influence of Iran in the Middle East and especially in the Arab Spring countries. According to the same source, through Qasem Soleimani’s strategies, Iran deepened its influence in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. | Qasem Soleimani was appointed by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, as the commander of the IRGC’s Quds Force. According to a report by the Israeli intelligence services, the Quds Force was established in 1990 to boost Iranian activities outside its borders. After Ahmad Vahidi, Soleimani became the second commander of the Quds force. According to Israeli sources, Qasem Soleimani played a major role in expanding the influence of Iran in the Middle East and especially in the Arab Spring countries. According to the same source, through Qasem Soleimani’s strategies, Iran deepened its influence in Iraq, Syria, and [[Yemen]]. | ||
A Part of Ayatollah Khamenei’s letter to Soleimani regarding the end of ISIS’s rule: “By eradicating the tumor of ISIS, not only you did a great service to the countries in region and in the Muslim world but also to humanity.” | A Part of Ayatollah Khamenei’s letter to Soleimani regarding the end of ISIS’s rule: “By eradicating the tumor of ISIS, not only you did a great service to the countries in region and in the Muslim world but also to humanity.” | ||
==Role in Iraq and Syria and Combatting ISIS== | ==Role in Iraq and Syria and Combatting ISIS== | ||
Soleimani was a prominent commander in the battle against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. ISIS is an extremist group, which appeared after the fall of Saddam and in the absence of a powerful rule in Iraq. Iran started combating this group for the security of the region. According to ISNA, in 2011, the forces under Soleimani’s command, including the Fatimiyyun Division and the Zaynabiyyun Brigade, went to Syria to fight ISIS and other extremist groups. In 2014, Mosul was conquered by ISIS and Baghdad was almost conquered by them as well. Organizing parts of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), Soleimani played a major role in driving away the ISIS from Iraq. Haider al-Abadi, the Iraqi prime minister of the time, called Soleimani as a major partner in fighting ISIS. | Soleimani was a prominent commander in the battle against [[ISIS]] in Iraq and Syria. ISIS is an extremist group, which appeared after the fall of Saddam and in the absence of a powerful rule in Iraq. Iran started combating this group for the security of the region. According to ISNA, in 2011, the forces under Soleimani’s command, including the [[Fatimiyyun Division]] and the Zaynabiyyun Brigade, went to Syria to fight ISIS and other extremist groups. In 2014, [[Mosul]] was conquered by ISIS and Baghdad was almost conquered by them as well. Organizing parts of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), Soleimani played a major role in driving away the ISIS from Iraq. Haider al-Abadi, the Iraqi prime minister of the time, called Soleimani as a major partner in fighting ISIS. | ||
In November 21, 2017, Soleimani wrote a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei, announcing the end of ISIS’s rule. | In [[November 21]], 2017, Soleimani wrote a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei, announcing the end of ISIS’s rule. | ||
Haaretz accused Soleimani of having a role in the missile strikes against Israel and Jews in the world. | Haaretz accused Soleimani of having a role in the missile strikes against Israel and Jews in the world. | ||
==Receiving the Dhu l-Fiqar Sign== | ==Receiving the Dhu l-Fiqar Sign== | ||
In March 10, 2019, Ayatollah Khamenei, granted Soleimani the Dhu l-Fiqar sign, which is granted to high ranking military commanders whose commandership leads to significant results or victories. After the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Soleimani was the first commander who received this sign. | In [[March 10]], 2019, Ayatollah Khamenei, granted Soleimani the [[Dhu l-Fiqar sign]], which is granted to high ranking military commanders whose commandership leads to significant results or victories. After the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Soleimani was the first commander who received this sign. | ||
==Global Status== | ==Global Status== | ||
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==Martyrdom== | ==Martyrdom== | ||
Qasem Soleimani was martyred on January 9, 2020, together with Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes, a high official of the Popular Mobilization Forces, as well as some others, by the American forces near Baghdad airport in their car. | Qasem Soleimani was martyred on [[January 9]], 2020, together with [[Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes]], a high official of the [[Popular Mobilization Forces]], as well as some others, by the American forces near Baghdad airport in their car. | ||
==Reactions== | ==Reactions== | ||
Soleimani’s martyrdom led to waves of protest in different countries throughout the world, and many mourning ceremonies were held for him in different cities in Iran and other countries. | Soleimani’s martyrdom led to waves of protest in different countries throughout the world, and many [[mourning ceremonies]] were held for him in different cities in Iran and other countries. | ||
Many political and religious figures reacted to his assassination. In his statement on Soleimani’s martyrdom, Ayatollah Khamenei called him the international figure of resistance and announced three days of national mourning in Iran. Other political and religious figures, including the heads of the three branches of the Iranian government and religious authorities (marajiʿ) in Iran and Iraq, praised Soleimani’s bravery, sincerity, and self-sacrifice in their statements. | Many political and religious figures reacted to his assassination. In his statement on Soleimani’s martyrdom, Ayatollah Khamenei called him the international figure of resistance and announced three days of national mourning in Iran. Other political and religious figures, including the heads of the three branches of the Iranian government and religious authorities (marajiʿ) in Iran and Iraq, praised Soleimani’s bravery, [[sincerity]], and self-sacrifice in their statements. | ||
Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah (the Secretary General of Hezbollah), Sayyid Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi (the leader of Ansar Allah in Yemen), and the presidents of Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Turkey were among other non-Iranian political figures who condemned the assassination of Soleimani. Moreover, prime ministers of many foreign countries expressed their sympathy with Iran and condemned America’s crime. Agnès Callamard, the Special Rapporteur at the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), anounced the assassination of Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes to be illegal and a violation of international law. Ervand Abrahamian, the American historian, also stated that Iranians used to regard the US as a conspiring government against them but from now on they will consider it a terrorist government. Michael Moore, the American film-maker, also objected to the assassination and implied that the American Government was warmonger. | Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah (the Secretary General of Hezbollah), Sayyid Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi (the leader of Ansar Allah in Yemen), and the presidents of Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Turkey were among other non-Iranian political figures who condemned the assassination of Soleimani. Moreover, prime ministers of many foreign countries expressed their sympathy with Iran and condemned America’s crime. Agnès Callamard, the Special Rapporteur at the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), anounced the assassination of Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes to be illegal and a violation of international law. Ervand Abrahamian, the American historian, also stated that Iranians used to regard the US as a conspiring government against them but from now on they will consider it a terrorist government. Michael Moore, the American film-maker, also objected to the assassination and implied that the American Government was warmonger. | ||