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Monday, September 22, 2025
TopicQassem Soleimani

Topic: Qassem Soleimani

Islamic State claims responsibility for Iran attack that killed nearly 100, Tehran vows revenge

By Parisa Hafezi, Elwely Elwelly and Clauda Tanios DUBAI (Reuters) - Islamic State claimed responsibility on Thursday for two explosions in Iran that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a

Over 100 killed in ‘terrorist attacks’ near Iranian Guards commander Soleimani’s tomb during ceremony

Iranian state television reported a first and then a second explosion during an anniversary event at the cemetery where Soleimani is buried in the southeastern city of Kerman.

Why Iran can’t afford to avenge the death of Qassem Soleimani

The Iranian regime, that has already stretched European patience to a breaking point, has to guard its prospects of the Joe Biden administration bringing it back in from the cold.

Political assassinations were unthinkable in the US. Then Donald Trump happened

The US abandoned political assassinations in the wake of the infamous Church committee of 1975. But Soleimani killing sets a worrying precedent.

India big country, should play role in defusing tension with US: Iran minister Javad Zarif

430 India cities held commemoration meetings after Soleimani killing, US should understand our reach, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif says at Raisina Dialogue.

Interested in diplomacy, not in negotiating with US: Iran foreign minister Javad Zarif

Javad Zarif's comments come at a time the focus is on Iran and US over the confrontation following General Qassem Soleimani's assassination.

Soleimani killing — how the most ‘perilous chapter’ in Donald Trump’s presidency unfolded

In a detailed account, The New York Times has reported particulars of the plan to assassinate Iranian General Soleimani, and its aftermath for the US.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Iraqi leaders privately want US troops to remain

Pompeo said he’s had some 50 phone calls with Sunni, Shiite and Kurdish leaders in Iraq since Soleimani's killing and suggested the public outcry from the country’s senior leadership wasn’t genuine.

Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif lands in India today for ‘gentle push’ on oil imports

Javad Zarif’s India trip comes amid tensions between Tehran and Washington over the killing of senior Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani in a US drone strike. 

Register all drones and operators by January 31 or face action, announces aviation ministry

The notification comes days after top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani was killed in a US drone attack.

On Camera

1979 Mecca siege flashback—Saudi resorts to Pakistan to protect the Kingdom

Even though the Western media sometimes gives the impression that young Saudis overwhelmingly back Prince Salman’s efforts, some data suggest there is a deep pool of resentment.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

60 yrs on, veterans recall lessons from 1965 India-Pakistan war. ‘Equipment alone doesn’t win battles’

A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.