Was It Legal For The U.S. To Kill A Top Iranian Military Leader?
The strike against Qassem Soleimani raises thorny legal questions — and experts disagree over whether the U.S. had the legal authority to do it.
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Timeline: How The U.S. Came To Strike And Kill A Top Iranian General
The drone strike came after a week of building tension between the U.S. and Iran. Here's what is known from public accounts.
Republican Sen. Jim Risch Reacts To U.S. Airstrike That Killed Iranian Gen. Soleimani
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Republican Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho about his reaction to the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine Discusses U.S. Drone Strike That Killed Iranian Commander
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., following the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani at the Baghdad airport early Friday morning.
Why The U.S. Waited So Long To Act On Iran Gen. Qassem Soleimani
Iran's Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani was long on the U.S. radar. So why was he allowed to move freely throughout the Middle East for years, and why did President Trump decide to act now?
After A Bold American Gambit Against Iran, 4 Big Questions About What's Next
President Trump ordered the death of the best-known Iranian paramilitary commander in a move expected to yield shock waves across the world. What will happen now?
How Is The World Reacting To The U.S. Assassination Of Iran's Qassem Soleimani?
The prominent general's killing, carried out in an airstrike in Iraq, has elicited a wide range of responses — from vows of revenge to enthusiastic words of support. Here's a look at the fallout.
Qassem Soleimani's Enduring Legacy Across The Middle East
The commander of Iran's Quds Force was largely responsible for the expansion of Shiite power and influence in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Gaza.
What The White House Says About U.S. Attack On Iran's Soleimani
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe about what President Trump has said about the targeted killing of an Iranian general.
GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger Says Soleimani Assassination Was The Right Move
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger about any potential fallout from the U.S. killing of an Iranian general.