The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/qassem-soleimani/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Qassem Soleimani | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/qassem-soleimani/ 32 32 Los Angeles arrest shines light on lavish life of slain IRGC general Soleimani’s niece https://www.timesofisrael.com/arrest-shines-light-on-lavish-life-of-slain-irgc-general-soleimanis-niece/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:02:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3795509 While publishing content backing Tehran and celebrating attacks on US soldiers, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar also showed off her luxurious, Western lifestyle

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]]> US arrests relatives of slain IRGC general Soleimani for supporting Iran’s regime https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-arrests-relatives-of-slain-irgc-general-soleimani-for-supporting-irans-regime/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:21:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3794684 State Department says Hamideh Soleimani Afshar promotes Iranian propaganda while enjoying 'lavish lifestyle' in LA; legal status of Larijani's daughter, son-in-law also terminated

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]]> Trump urged to rethink nixing security for US ex-officials under threat from Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-urged-to-rethink-nixing-security-for-us-ex-officials-under-threat-from-iran/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:17:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3469038 Chair of US Senate Intelligence Committee Cotton encourages US president to revisit decision to remove security details for John Bolton, Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook

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]]> Israel hit nuke weapons research site in Iran last month, set back program — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-targeted-secret-nuclear-weapons-research-in-iran-strikes-last-month-report/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:56:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3420288 Strike destroyed equipment used to design explosives for bomb; will have to be replaced if regime seeks to press ahead. IAEA chief tours nuclear sites. Iran 'won't try to kill Trump'

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]]> Saudi TV station ransacked in Iraq after calling Sinwar, Nasrallah ‘terrorists’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-tv-station-under-fire-in-iraq-for-calling-sinwar-nasrallah-terrorists/ Sun, 20 Oct 2024 07:22:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3400859 Supporters of Iraqi militias storm, loot MBC offices after outlet uses term to refer to leaders of Iranian proxies; Iraqi government says will revoke broadcaster's working license

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]]> Deputy denies Iran’s Quds Force chief is missing, says he’s ‘in good health’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/deputy-denies-irans-quds-force-chief-is-missing-says-hes-in-good-health/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:46:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3392034 Seeking to quash speculation of Esmail Qaani's death in IDF strikes in Beirut, Iraj Masjedi says his boss is 'carrying out his activities,' declines to elaborate

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]]> As Israel braces for a 2nd attack, what are Iran’s missile and drone capabilities? https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israel-waits-for-a-2nd-attack-what-are-irans-missile-and-drone-capabilities/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:27:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3388035&preview=true&preview_id=3388035 Iran's ballistic missiles can reach Israel within 12 minutes, cruise missiles in two hours, and drones some nine hours; in April attack, 99% of projectiles were shot down

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]]> Senior IRGC officer among the dead in Israeli strike on Beirut that killed Nasrallah https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-irgc-officer-among-the-dead-in-israeli-beirut-strike-that-killed-nasrallah/ Sat, 28 Sep 2024 16:13:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3385694 Abbas Nilforoushan was deputy commander of Guards operations, was sanctioned by US for being 'directly in charge of protest suppression' after death of Mahsa Amini in police custody

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]]> Pakistani man charged in suspected Iranian plot to assassinate US official https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistani-man-charged-in-suspected-iranian-plot-to-assassinate-us-official/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:36:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3349019 Asif Merchant, with strong Tehran ties, accused of trying to hire two assassins in New York to kill unspecified US official as part of thwarted scheme to avenge Soleimani slaying

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]]> US had intel on Iran plot to kill Trump, stepped up security, unrelated to Sat. shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-intelligence-received-indication-of-iranian-plot-to-assassinate-trump-report/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:44:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3333331 White House stresses threat not connected to Pennsylvania assassination attempt; officials were reportedly concerned by sharp rise in mentions of ex-president by Iran's state media

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]]> As Israel waits for potential attack, what are Iran’s missile and drone capabilities? https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israel-waits-for-potential-attack-what-are-irans-missile-and-drone-capabilities/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:25:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3267209 Report says ballistic missiles fired from Iran would take 12 minutes to reach Israel, cruise missiles would take two hours, and drones would reach targets in nine hours

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]]> Trump: Israel was part of plans to kill Qassem Soleimani, backed out at last moment https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-israel-was-part-of-plans-to-kill-qassem-soleimani-backed-out-at-last-moment/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:43:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3216457 Former US president asserts Netanyahu was 'big part' of operation before reneging; deadly attacks by Iranian militias wouldn't have happened on his watch

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]]> Why Islamic State attacked Iran on the anniversary of Soleimani’s death https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-islamic-state-attacked-iran-on-the-anniversary-of-soleimanis-death/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:16:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3196072 Last week’s bombing near the grave of the Quds Force general that killed 84 is the latest episode in ISIS’s war on Shiite Muslims

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]]> Assassinated Hezbollah commander had role in raid that sparked 2006 war, fought in Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/assassinated-hezbollah-commander-had-role-in-raid-that-sparked-2006-war-fought-in-syria/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 02:51:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3196291 Wissam al-Tawil is most senior member of the Lebanese terror group to be killed amid border clashes with Israel; was close with former terror chief Mughniyeh, Iran's Soleimani

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]]> Hailing Hamas, Iranian president says October 7 massacres will destroy Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/hailing-hamas-iranian-president-says-october-7-massacres-will-destroy-israel/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:09:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3194038 Speaking to mourners at funerals for 89 victims of ISIS suicide bombings, Raisi threatens perpetrators: 'Our enemies can see Iran's power and the whole world knows its strength'

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