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Qasem Soleimani was a key Iranian commander who operated within Iraq [1], [2], and [3], and his assassination occurred in the context of his activities and influence over militias based in Iraq [3] and [4].

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Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org Alexander Hamilton Society 3 facts
claimThe deaths of Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis have sizably hindered Iranian operations in Iraq.
claimMajor General Esmail Ghaani is less familiar with Iraqi organizations and lacks the personal relationships with Iraqi leadership that his predecessor, Qasem Soleimani, possessed.
claimMajor General Esmail Ghaani replaced Qasem Soleimani as the Iranian commander responsible for working with the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq.
The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu Brookings 1 fact
claimThe January 2020 U.S. assassination of Qods Force commander Qasem Soleimani and a key Shiite militia leader in Iraq had relatively limited long-term impact on the strength, durability, or efficacy of Iran's 'axis of resistance'.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Amr Hamzawy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1 fact
accountIranian-supported groups conducted attacks on United States bases in Iraq and Syria, which contributed to regional escalations including the 2020 United States assassination of IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani and prolonged hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel.