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1. This is a truly incalculable loss for Iranians. The victims were highly-educated young people with bright futures. Since 1979 the Iranian regime has always prioritized revolutionary ideology before the security and prosperity of its citizens. This tragedy may force a reckoning
2. Those who know Iran knew that sympathy for the regime in the aftermath of Soleimani's killing would be short-lived, but no one anticipated the mood could change so quickly:
3. "Shameless"
4. "Death to Liars"
5. "There should be a trial"
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Karim Sadjadpour
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1. It took me years to understand the sinister strategic genius of Ghassem Soleimani. This is the abridged story (based on my @WSJ essay) of the world from his eyes, and how his decisions-coupled w/ costly US errors-impacted the lives of tens of millions wsj.com/articles/the-s…
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1. There were many tributes to Soleimani by Iranians who viewed him as a widely-beloved Persian Che Guevara, w/ little self-awareness for his role in the repression, displacement, and death of millions. I hope some will read this piece by @KimGhattas
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Karim Sadjadpour
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1. No man in the world was directly involved in more conflicts, in more countries, over a longer period than Qassem Soleimani. His death is a HUGE loss for an Iranian regime that's actively fighting 3 cold/proxy wars-with America, Israel, and Saudi Arabia-that could all turn hot
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