WANA (Jan 03) – This dossier narrates the life, thoughts, and actions of General Qasem Soleimani, an Iranian commander who played an unparalleled role in security, stability, and the fight against terrorism. Beyond being a military commander, he is recognized as a symbol of resistance, steadfastness, and the unity of regional nations.

 

Focusing on General Soleimani’s impact on the security of Iran and the world, the unity among nations, and countering Western plans in the region, this dossier aims to reveal various aspects of his character. From defeating U.S. and Israeli plans to establishing a new paradigm for the independence and self-reliance of regional nations.

 

The goal of this report is to present a clear and documented picture of a man who made history with his military intelligence, steadfast will, and unparalleled faith. In this collection, the audience will not only be acquainted with historical events but also with the intellectual and cultural foundations of General Soleimani to understand the secret of his enduring legacy.

Soleimani’s Legacy: Defeating ISIS and Shaping the Middle East

WANA (Jan 02) – This dossier narrates the life, thoughts, and actions of General Qasem Soleimani, an Iranian commander who played an unparalleled role in security, stability, and the fight against terrorism. Beyond being a military commander, he is recognized as a symbol of resistance, steadfastness, and the unity of regional nations.   Focusing on […]

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Part Two: Beyond Religion and Sect: Advocacy for the Oppressed

As commander of Iran’s Quds Force and one of the region’s most influential figures, General Qasem Soleimani adopted an approach that transcended national boundaries and religious or sectarian divides. He believed that the fight against oppression was a universal necessity that should not be confined to ethnicity, religion, or nationality. His involvement in humanitarian crises, such as defending religious minorities in Iraq and Syria—including Yazidis and Christians—reflected this conviction.

 

Younes Hamami Lalehzar, the religious leader of Iranian Jews, stated: “Soleimani was not only a defender of his compatriots but a protector of all oppressed people. During the times when Yazidis and Christians were besieged by ISIS, he stepped forward and played a role that global powers had neglected.”

 

This vision and action elevated him to a transnational and humanitarian figure in the fight against violence and terrorism.

A Pivotal Role in the Fight Against ISIS

General Soleimani’s role in dismantling terrorist groups, especially ISIS, has been repeatedly highlighted by political and military figures across the region and beyond. Through organizing local forces in Iraq and Syria and supporting groups like the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), he was instrumental in preventing the fall of Baghdad and Damascus. His efforts extended beyond the battlefield; through strategic planning, he fostered alliances that had a lasting impact on regional stability.

 

According to Newsweek, Soleimani was regarded as a “military strategist” with the ability to manage complex operations. The publication also acknowledged his contributions to field successes against ISIS, achievements that significantly curtailed the influence of this extremist group in the Middle East and beyond.

 

Exposing Hidden Realities in the Fight Against Terrorism

Soleimani’s performance in countering ISIS posed a serious challenge to U.S. claims of combating terrorism. Contrary to America’s narrative of stabilizing the region, Soleimani revealed instances where global powers, including the U.S., used terrorist groups as tools for advancing geopolitical interests. Analysts argue that he redefined the concept of counterterrorism by exposing these underlying realities.

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A sentence by Martyr Soleimani in Hebrew: “Every night, thinking about defeating enemies.”

Security Beyond Borders: Reducing the ISIS Threat in Europe
One key outcome of Soleimani’s operations against ISIS was the group’s reduced capacity to carry out attacks outside the Middle East. Strategic blows to ISIS’s military and logistical structures limited its efforts to expand terrorism in Europe, affecting countries like France, Belgium, and Germany.

 

Between 2015 and 2018, Europe witnessed a notable decline in ISIS-led terrorist attacks. European officials, directly or indirectly, acknowledged the role of Soleimani’s military and advisory actions in achieving this level of security. His assassination in 2020 sparked global reactions, with some European citizens commemorating him as someone who had played a crucial role in combating terrorism.

 

The Architect of Regional and Global Security

In the end, General Qasem Soleimani emerged as one of the key figures in countering violence and terrorism, fundamentally altering the balance of power in the Middle East. Beyond neutralizing the ISIS threat, he introduced strategies for unifying and strengthening local resistance forces in the region, leaving a legacy whose impact endures.

An Iranian guard holds a picture of the late Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani during the gathering to mourn for General Qassem Soleimani head of the elite Quds Force, and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, who were killed in an air strike at Baghdad airport, in Tehran, Iran January 4, 2020. Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Legal Pursuit of General Soleimani Assassination Case

WANA (Jan 01) – In the early hours of January 3, 2020, General Qasem Soleimani was assassinated in a terrorist attack at Baghdad Airport, ordered by then-U.S. President Donald Trump.   After the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in this U.S.-led operation, which was explicitly acknowledged by the U.S. administration, the […]

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