Soleimani

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage Qasem Soleimani was a senior Iranian military officer and commander of the Quds Force, a branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He played a key role in Iran's foreign and military operations, particularly in the Middle East, and was instrumental in shaping the country's regional strategy. His death in a US drone strike in January 2020 contributed to the escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, which have continued to affect regional stability.