Donald Trump: United States President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address reminded the Islamic Republic of Iran citing the 2020 killing of Qasem Soleimani.
Trump emphasized on diplomacy but warned that he would not hesitate even for a second if Iran does not accept the offered nuclear deal.
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Soleimani, the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC), was targeted on January 2, 2020, at the direction of Trump.
How Was Qasem Soleimani Killed?
During the 1st term of Trump, Soleimani was killed after at least two laser-guided Hellfire missiles were fired by US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone at his convoy. This was after Soleimani was leaving the Baghdad International Airport in Iraq after returning back from Damascus.
Launched from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the drone attack killed 10 people including Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy commander of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces. The body of Soleimani was primarily identified by a unique distinctive red carnelian ring.
What Donald Trump Said About Qasem Soleimani?
Late Iranian IRGC Commander Qasem Soleimani was mentioned by Trump in his speech. Trump remarked we took out Soleimani, the father of roadside IEDs, which had a big impact. Soleimani was regarded as Iran’s second most powerful person after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In another development, Trump commented the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei regime has done nothing but spread terrorism and death and hate since they seized control of that proud country 47 years ago.
Trump also remarked that the Islamic Republic of Iran is still continuing with its sinister nuclear ambitions that need to be stopped immediately. Trump referred to the Operation Midnight Hammer in which the United States armed forced targeted the nuclear facilities of Iran. Trump commented that Iran is continuing its nuclear operations despite being warned against rebuilding its weapons program.
