IRGC-QF ↔ Qasem Soleimani

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Qasem Soleimani served as the commander and leader of the IRGC-QF, as evidenced by his role in directing the organization's regional strategy and operations [1], [2], [3], and [4]. His death in 2020 is a central event linked to the IRGC-QF's history and subsequent leadership transition [5], [6], and [7].

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War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org CSIS 3 facts

claimQassem Soleimani, as leader of the IRGC-QF, utilized opportunities during regional instability to provide money, weapons, and other assistance to partners in the absence of significant balancing by the United States and other countries.

claimThe IRGC-QF and its leader, Qassem Soleimani, provided money, weapons, and other assistance to partners in the region by taking advantage of the absence of significant balancing by the United States and other countries.

referenceAli Soufan authored an article titled 'Qassem Soleimani and Iran’s Unique Regional Strategy' which examines the regional strategy of the IRGC-QF commander.

We Bombed the Wrong Target Iran's Proxy Network Strategy irregularwarfare.org Irregular Warfare Initiative 2 facts

claimThe Combating Terrorism Center at West Point asserts that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) maintains directorates across Asia, the Levant, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, and its operational efficacy is not dependent on any single individual, including the late Qasem Soleimani.

accountFollowing the 2020 killing of Qasem Soleimani, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) did not dissolve but adapted, with Esmail Qaani promoted to leadership within hours.

Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org Atlantic Council 2 facts

accountIn retaliation for the 2020 death of IRGC Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian government sought to murder former US President Donald Trump and former National Security Advisor John Bolton.

Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com Los Angeles Times 1 fact

accountIn January 2020, Donald Trump ordered a drone strike near the Baghdad airport that killed Qassem Suleimani, the head of the Iranian Quds Force, and several high-ranking militia commanders.