The consequences of killing Soleimani are hard to grasp; this is the biggest news in the #MiddleEast for years.
For starters, the US will have to leave #Syria soon & the #Iraq presence is likely on its way out too.
Plus Hezb-#Israel; the Gulf, US Embassies & assets region-wide.
For starters, the US will have to leave #Syria soon & the #Iraq presence is likely on its way out too.
Plus Hezb-#Israel; the Gulf, US Embassies & assets region-wide.
War is coming, the only questions are the important ones: where, in what form & when?
Messaging coming out or #Tehran is already ominous - “strikes,” “earthquakes,” etc.
Killing #Soleimani is an extraordinarily bold move by #Trump - but is he prepared for the consequences?
Messaging coming out or #Tehran is already ominous - “strikes,” “earthquakes,” etc.
Killing #Soleimani is an extraordinarily bold move by #Trump - but is he prepared for the consequences?
NEW - US @DeptofDefense confirms that an #American strike was responsible for killing #IRGC Quds Force chief Qassem #Soleimani in #Iraq today.
@DeptofDefense #Iran's FM tweets a response containing an unsubtle threat of retaliation.
FWIW, in October, I heard #Zarif - on the record, in a high-level gathering in the region - imply that US "adventurism" in the #MiddleEast would bring "another 9/11."
FWIW, in October, I heard #Zarif - on the record, in a high-level gathering in the region - imply that US "adventurism" in the #MiddleEast would bring "another 9/11."
@DeptofDefense From #Trump's perspective, the strike on #Soleimani seems to have been driven by the violent demonstration at the Embassy in #Baghdad several days ago.
#Iran *will* now respond, and not in the form of a protest. It may take time, but it'll happen.
So how does the US reply then?
#Iran *will* now respond, and not in the form of a protest. It may take time, but it'll happen.
So how does the US reply then?
@DeptofDefense One thing little acknowledged so far is what the strike on #Soleimani almost certainly reveals about U.S. intelligence:
- We have achieved *deep* penetration of #IRGC/QF circles, likely both HUMINT & SIGINT.
That explains @SecPompeo's refusal to go into detail on @CNN.
- We have achieved *deep* penetration of #IRGC/QF circles, likely both HUMINT & SIGINT.
That explains @SecPompeo's refusal to go into detail on @CNN.
Just filmed for a package with @BrianToddCNN for @wolfblitzer’s show tonight, talking about Qassem Soleimani, his influence on events across the #MiddleEast & the implications of his killing in #Iraq overnight.
It’ll be on @CNN tonight between 5-7pm EST. Tune in!
It’ll be on @CNN tonight between 5-7pm EST. Tune in!
@BrianToddCNN @wolfblitzer @CNN For the sake of clarity:
UPDATE: Given the stakes rumors are flying high.
Hamad al-Jazairi is definitely alive - confirmed himself.
Likewise, Shubul al-Zaidi is also alive.
BUT - the same reports suggest someone high-level was in the targeted vehicles near Taji, #Iraq.
UPDATE: Given the stakes rumors are flying high.
Hamad al-Jazairi is definitely alive - confirmed himself.
Likewise, Shubul al-Zaidi is also alive.
BUT - the same reports suggest someone high-level was in the targeted vehicles near Taji, #Iraq.
