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    Who was Qassem Suleimani, and what does his death mean for the US?

    by Melissa Etehad, Los Angeles Times Jan 03, 2020 3 minutes

    The U.S. airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump that killed Gen. Qassem Suleimani, the powerful and shadowy head of Iran's elite Quds Force, marks a major escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions and raises concerns about renewed conflict in the Middle East.

    Here's what you need to know about Suleimani, his role in the region and what his death means for the U.S.

    Question: Who was Suleimani, and why was he important?

    Answer: Suleimani was the longtime commander of Iran's Quds

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