revolutionary guards commander flexes political muscle

Khamenei made Soleimani head of Quds Force in 1998, in which he kept low profile for years while he strengthened Iran's ties with Hezbollah Lebanon, Assad's government, and Shi'ite militia groups Iraq.. ... Treasury Soleimani has been sanctioned by United States for Quds Force's support..

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