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Qassem Soleimani

Screen captures from an undated video of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar. (X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 6, 2026, 1:02 am
Los Angeles arrest shines light on lavish life of slain IRGC general Soleimani’s niece
While publishing content backing Tehran and celebrating attacks on US soldiers, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar also showed off her luxurious, Western lifestyle
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Senior Revolutionary Guard commander General Qassem Soleimani attends a meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (not seen) and Revolutionary Guard commanders in Tehran, Iran, September 18, 2016. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)
April 4, 2026, 8:21 pm
US arrests relatives of slain IRGC general Soleimani for supporting Iran’s regime
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
By Agencies and ToI Staff
In this February 7, 2019 file photo, from left, National Security Adviser John Bolton, accompanied by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and US President Donald Trump, speaks before Trump signs a National Security Presidential Memorandum to launch the "Women's Global Development and Prosperity" Initiative in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
January 27, 2025, 3:17 pm
Trump urged to rethink nixing security for US ex-officials under threat from Iran
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
By Thomas Beaumont
This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows damaged buildings at Iran's Parchin military base outside of Tehran, Iran, October 27, 2024. The damaged structures are in the bottom right corner and bottom center of the image. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
November 15, 2024, 5:56 pm
Israel hit nuke weapons research site in Iran last month, set back program — report
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’
By ToI Staff and Reuters
A screenshot from an MBC report aired on October 19, 2024 that referred to various leaders of Iran-backed organizations as terrorists. (Youtube screenshot used in accordance with article 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 20, 2024, 10:22 am
Saudi TV station ransacked in Iraq after calling Sinwar, Nasrallah ‘terrorists’
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
By Agencies
The commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Esmail Qaani, speaks during a ceremony marking the anniversary of the 2020 killing of Guards general Qasem Soleimani, in Tehran, Iran, on January 3, 2024. (ATTA KENARE / AFP)
October 7, 2024, 2:46 pm
Deputy denies Iran’s Quds Force chief is missing, says he’s ‘in good health’
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
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Israeli air defense systems intercept missiles fired from Iran, in central Israel, April 14, 2024. (AP/Tomer Neuberg)
October 1, 2024, 7:27 pm
As Israel braces for a 2nd attack, what are Iran’s missile and drone capabilities?
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
By Agencies and ToI Staff
In this photo provided by Fars News Agency, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Gen. Abbas Nilforoushan addresses a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 5, 2024. (Elaheh Javan, Fars News Agency via AP)
September 28, 2024, 7:13 pm
Senior IRGC officer among the dead in Israeli strike on Beirut that killed Nasrallah
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
By Agencies and ToI Staff
This image provided by the Justice Department, contained in the complaint supporting the arrest warrant, shows Asif Merchant. (Justice Department via AP)
August 7, 2024, 12:36 am
Pakistani man charged in suspected Iranian plot to assassinate US official
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
By Agencies
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump watches during the Republican National Convention, Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
July 16, 2024, 11:44 pm
US had intel on Iran plot to kill Trump, stepped up security, unrelated to Sat. shooting
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
By Agencies and ToI Staff
In this picture released by the official website of the Iranian Army on Jan. 19, 2024, a missile is launched during a military drill in southern Iran (Iranian Army via AP)
April 13, 2024, 9:25 am
As Israel waits for potential attack, what are Iran’s missile and drone capabilities?
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
By Agencies and ToI Staff
US president Donald Trump, right, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend the Abraham Accords signing ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, September 15, 2020. (AP Photo/ Alex Brandon, File)
February 4, 2024, 8:43 pm
Trump: Israel was part of plans to kill Qassem Soleimani, backed out at last moment
Former US president asserts Netanyahu was ‘big part’ of operation before reneging; deadly attacks by Iranian militias wouldn’t have happened on his watch
By ToI Staff
People attend the funeral ceremony of the victims of Wednesday's bomb explosion in the city of Kerman about 510 miles (820 kms) southeast of the capital Tehran, Iran, Friday, January 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
January 9, 2024, 4:16 pm
Why Islamic State attacked Iran on the anniversary of Soleimani’s death
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
By Gianluca Pacchiani
This undated picture released by Hezbollah Military Media, shows senior Hezbollah commander Wissam al-Tawil, who was killed in Kherbet Selem village, southern Lebanon, on January 8, 2024. (Hezbollah Military Media, via AP)
January 9, 2024, 4:51 am
Assassinated Hezbollah commander had role in raid that sparked 2006 war, fought in Syria
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
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi greets mourners after speaking during the funeral of victims killed in twin blasts on January 3, 2024, as they took part in a commemoration marking the anniversary of the killing of Revolutionary Guards general Qassem Soleimani in the southern city of Kerman. (Iranian Presidency / AFP)
January 5, 2024, 2:09 pm
Hailing Hamas, Iranian president says October 7 massacres will destroy Israel
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’
By ToI Staff and Agencies
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