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Qasem Soleimani was a central figure in Iranian military operations that targeted U.S. troops [1] and was ultimately killed by a U.S. drone strike in 2020 {fact:5, fact:6, fact:7}. Additionally, Soleimani's regional activities were often framed in the context of the United States' presence and influence in the Middle East {fact:1, fact:3, fact:4}.
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War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 2 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.
Iran in crisis: the landscape after the Twelve-Day War - OSW osw.waw.pl 1 fact
accountThe expansion of Iran's regional influence was halted in 2020 when US forces killed General Qasem Soleimani, who was widely considered the architect and driving force behind Iran's Middle Eastern strategy.
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com 1 fact
claimQassem Suleimani was a central figure in the formation of Iran’s proxy constellation and assisted Iranian-linked militias that targeted U.S. troops and bases in Iraq, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of U.S. troops, according to the Pentagon.