Pentagon launched airstrike that killed Iranian commander Soleimani, Def. Sec. Esper says

By artappraiser on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 11:32pm |

Caption: This image released by Iraq's Security Media Cell
purports to show the aftermath of an airstrike Thursday at
Baghdad Airport. (Iraq Security Media Cell)

The death of Qasem Soleimani, one of Iran’s most revered military leaders, is certain to heighten tensions between the United States and Iran. Soleimani was “actively developing plans” to attack American troops and diplomats, said Defense Secretary Mark Esper.

By Mustafa Salim, Missy Ryan, Dan Lamothe & John Huson @ WashingtonPost.com, Jan. 2, 8:23 pm

BAGHDAD — A U.S. airstrike killed Iranian Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad on Thursday, the Pentagon said, a dramatic escalation of tensions between the two countries that could lead to widespread violence in the region and beyond.

Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper said the Pentagon had taken “decisive defensive action” against Soleimani, the revered military figure who had close links to a network of armed groups backed by Iran across the Middle East and, according to the United States, bore responsibility for hundreds of American deaths.

“Gen. Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region,” Esper said in a statement. “This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans.”Earlier, Iraqi militia officials and the country’s state TV channel announced that Soleimani had been killed in an airstrike alongside a top Iraqi militia leader just outside the country’s main airport. The Iraqi, Jamal Jaafar Ibrahimi, who is better known by his nom de guerre, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, is closely associated with attacks against the United States dating to 1982 [....]

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Qassem Soleimani: Who was Iran’s powerful military leader?

By Adam Taylor @ WashingtonPost.com, Jan. 2, 2020 at 10:23 p.m. EST

Despite his short stature and quiet demeanor, Qasem Soleimani was considered one of the most infamous military operators in the Middle East by the United States and its allies.

As leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite Quds Force, the 62-year-old bore responsibility for Iran’s clandestine operations abroad, quietly extending the military reach of Iran deep into foreign conflicts such as those in Syria and Iraq.

In the process, he earned himself near-mythical status among his enemies and idolization by his Iranian hard-line supporters [....]

by artappraiser on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 11:35pm

Democratic Senator from Connecticut asking whether this was a US assassination without appropriate authorisation from Congress https://t.co/M488unv1Gl
— Julian Borger (@julianborger) January 3, 2020

The strike was ordered a day before Congress reconvenes in Washington, in an effort to preempt the US legal row over the decision. Many in the Senate will see this as an act of war without Congressional authority.
— Julian Borger (@julianborger) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 11:39pm

Iran's foreign minister https://t.co/Ka8LG5rcuC
— Julian Borger (@julianborger) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 11:40pm

As is the custom in the region, Iran may play the "long game." Push Iraq to expel US troops, hit Saudi Arabian and/ or Qatar (main US naval base) interests, with quiet threats or more missiles as was done recently against Saudi oil facilities. That will push the US out, and increase Iranian influence in the region.

They know Trump says "they have fought each other for hundreds of years" and everyone from Bone Saw to Netanyahu knows Trump cares for no one but Trump. Attacks on Americans anywhere will, if they occur, have plausible deniability.

Iran may also kick out the nuclear inspectors and ramp up the centrifuges.

by NCD on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 11:58pm

Just ran across this a couple weeks ago: Persian chess set: 12th century one of the earliest extant examples in the world.

Edit to add: And I just ran across this now @ Wikipedia on History of Chess:

The Karnamak-i Ardeshir-i Papakan, a Pahlavi epical treatise about the founder of the Sassanid Persian Empire, mentions the game of chatrang as one of the accomplishments of the legendary hero, Ardashir I, founder of the Empire.[25] The oldest recorded game in chess history is a 10th-century game played between a historian from Baghdad and a pupil.[11]

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 12:20am

What she said WarGaming 101 https://t.co/gMQqLvoLMM
— Colin Camerer (@CFCamerer) January 3, 2020

Who needs nukes anyway except dumb populaces wanting "make **** great again", just good drones (and perhaps supersonic missiles, see downthread on that.)

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 2:25am

Senator Booker on CNN:

“I have a lot of concerns about a President who has already shown to have no strategy for the larger challenges we have in the Middle East,” says Sen. Cory Booker on the Pentagon’s announcement that President Trump ordered a strike that killed a senior Iranian military official. pic.twitter.com/szoGLeRuvS
— CNN (@CNN) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 11:57pm

Solemaini is one of the most popular figures in Iran, across political lines, he led the campaign against ISIS. (And no the poll isn't rigged, other outcomes here aren't great for Iran's govt) https://t.co/G19akvcBKQ
— Zaid Jilani (@ZaidJilani) January 3, 2020

Zaid Jilani self description: Write about polarization for UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center. Co-host of Extremely Offline, podcast about better conversations between political tribes

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 12:33am

Just out: Khamenei announces three days of national mourning and pledges severe retaliation for the death of Qassem Suleimani https://t.co/NM36pmEQFk
— Henry Rome (@hrome2) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 12:41am

For the umpteenth time, proving that there is a tweet for every occasion!

pic.twitter.com/5u7VGWfaJV
— Justin Evans (@RightPoetRight) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 1:32am

Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg are all using the phrase "endless war" to caution Trump against escalation in Iran.

Trump, notably, used the exact same phrase in his 2016 campaign while calling for ending foreign entanglements.https://t.co/fUbU5CjymU
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 1:51pm

I agree!

3 - what are the most important questions we should be asking Dem candidates right now? I’m sorry but simply condemning this does not go far enough. We are about to face some very major sh*t internationally, likely a major alliance against us– what is your strategy?
— Jonathan Metzl (@JonathanMetzl) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 4:35pm

Michael O'Hanlon of Brookings sez:

https://t.co/zkI0TjLNm0
— Benjamin Wittes (@benjaminwittes) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 6:49pm

Holy shit--this was in a NYT opinion piece from earlier today. It's only a coincidence (I think?) but what an absolutely wild coincidence. pic.twitter.com/Bjoj21NJ2Y
— Peak Neoliberalism (@marthsshinedair) January 3, 2020

I looked it up, the full op-ed is here and has a big picture of Putin to illustrate it:

Hypersonic Missiles Are a Game Changer

No existing defenses can stop such weapons — which is why everyone wants them.

By Steven Simon; Mr. Simon is an analyst at the Quincy Institute and teaches international relations at Colby College.

Jan. 2, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 2:18am

Speaking of Putin:

Nope. Mark my words. There will be a Kremlin condemnation by morning.
— Julia Ioffe (@juliaioffe) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 2:28am

Ioffe seems to be correct

The Kremlin and its state-run media are none too happy with Donald Trump and his decision to order the killing of Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani, head of the elite Quds Force.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/russian-state-media-blames-trumps-iran-strike-on-impeachment?ref=homem

by rmrd0000 on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 5:23pm

Yashar Ali:

2. I can't understate how major this is. Not just a moment in US-Iran relations, but a major global event. People comparing this to killing Osama Bin Laden don't know what they're talking about. This is way more significant. Equivalent to another country killing US Vice-President
— Yashar Ali (@yashar) January 3, 2020

is part of a very long thread of analysis by him.

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 2:35am

Up until today, Iran was besieged by huge political unrest, unprecedented in recent decades. All of that energy will now be directed toward hatred for America.

If you really wanted to hurt the Iranian regime, what Trump did was the worst possible move.
— Henry Kraemer (@HenryKraemer) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 2:58am

Esper tweet 10 hrs. ago:

To Iran & its proxy militias: we will not accept continued attacks against our personnel & forces in the region. Attacks against us will be met w/ responses in the time, manner, & place of our choosing. We urge the Iranian regime to end malign activities. https://t.co/cykN5WBt1n
— Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper (@EsperDoD) January 2, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 3:07am

Oy. posted a few minutes ago:

#Iraq: Due to heightened tensions in Iraq and the region, we urge U.S. citizens to depart Iraq immediately. Due to Iranian-backed militia attacks at the U.S. Embassy compound, all consular operations are suspended. U.S. citizens should not approach the Embassy. pic.twitter.com/rdRce3Qr4a
— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) January 3, 2020

Yes, it's the real account of travel.state.gov

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 3:12am

another tweet just added, you want to know about your loved ones, don't call the consul in Baghad, call D.C.:

#Iraq: U.S. citizens in Iraq or concerned about loved ones in Iraq can contact the Department of State at 202-501-4444 or toll-free in the U.S. at 888-407-4747. Avoid the U.S. Embassy in #Baghdad. Monitor local and international media for updates. pic.twitter.com/jt8hcBU6uH
— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 3:15am

and they say to monitor the media, hah, you mean the lying enemy of the people media?

Edit to add: next you might think about changing that "Happy Holidays" banner currently across the top of your page, @TravelGov?

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 3:20am

hmmm, this kind of highly suggestive interaction is exactly why I like Twitter:

As Trump assassinates Soleimani and attacks Iran, a reminder that in fall 2015 you shut down the only office in the whole US Government devoted to countering Kremlin lies and propaganda, which really helped Cheeto Jesus get elected a year later.

Thanks!https://t.co/2wAfXGC6pT
— John Schindler (@20committee) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 1:23pm

Trump steamrolls Congress as Iran fight escalates- yet lawmakers' powerlessness on this issue is a problem of Congress' own making. team effort w/ @heatherscope, @burgessev, @connorobrienNH and @jacqklimas https://t.co/xdMrmLeL9a via @politico
— Marianne LeVine (@marianne_levine) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 1:36pm

Note paragraph on Senator Graham:

While most lawmakers were in the dark about Trump’s plans, Sen. Lindsey Graham was a notable exception. The hawkish South Carolina Republican and close Trump ally said Friday he had been briefed on the potential strike while visiting Trump in Mar-a-Lago.

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 1:39pm

The Russians put out a readout of the call between Pompeo and Lavrov pic.twitter.com/7V05omwd1T
— Olga Lautman (@olgaNYC1211) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 2:33pm

"Heckuva job, Mikey!!!"

by PeraclesPlease on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 4:24pm

Happy Saudis:

“He will kill no more” — front page editorial in Saudi @arabnews pic.twitter.com/U1WWM1UKBm
— Mohamad Bazzi (@BazziNYU) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 5:12pm

A bitlg wet kiss from Trump to MBS/MBZ. At what cost?

by PeraclesPlease on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 5:19pm

pissed off Brits (supposedly):

Iran crisis latest: Downing Street anger with Trump mounts, one senior British official accuses US president of behaving “like a mafia boss”. Also can be revealed White House gave No10 no warning about raid to kill Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.https://t.co/tSvthXtUqG
— Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 5:21pm

um, hoping this is incorrect:

UPDATE: 6 people reported killed in air strike north of Baghdad. No confirmation on identity of victims yet.
— Conflict News (@Conflicts) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 6:55pm

not looking good:

Iraqi security official tells @nbcnews there has been anther US airstrike, this one north of Baghdad targeting Shiite militia leaders. Reports of 6 killed.
This right BEFORE a big Shiite protest tomorrow in Baghdad. It seems certain to provoke an escalation.
— Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) January 3, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 6:56pm

Tip from Natasha Bertrand:

Bookmark this... https://t.co/8JjAwXW46e
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 4, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 7:02pm

I learned to speak Gujurati in 5 days, and you can too with this amazing new language learning method. First you use Google to find out where your language is spoken most. Then you find the capital of that region. Then you stick a missile up their arse. Then you find they'll say most anything you want them to say. Works for most any language. Note: refresher courses are recommended. Money back not guaranteed.

by PeraclesPlease on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 2:01am

you've really got the lingo down after so much experience deleting spam comments!

by artappraiser on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 2:35pm

Perhaps all Schumer had to do to get a heads up on the Soleimani strike was to join Mar-a-Lago. https://t.co/mY6cKQT7Um
— Philip Bump (@pbump) January 4, 2020

by artappraiser on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 8:13pm

.@SenatorTomUdall on Soleimani strike: "I don't believe there was an imminent attack based on what I've been briefed on." pic.twitter.com/hp6eA5JUfF
— The Hill (@thehill) January 4, 2020

He's on both Foreign Relations and Appropriations Committees

by artappraiser on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 3:35pm

Susan Rice op-ed in NYTimes uses the words "Dire Consequences":

New Op-Ed from @AmbassadorRice, the national security adviser from 2013 to 2017.

"Americans would be wise to brace for war with Iran.
Full-scale conflict is not a certainty, but the probability is higher than at any point in decades." https://t.co/GmRCW3oxXi
— New York Times Opinion (@nytopinion) January 4, 2020

by artappraiser on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 3:39pm

Samantha Power retweeted this long thread, which has tons of detailed information from the NYTimes' reporter (she's on the ISIS beat) from anonymous briefed sources:

1. I’ve had a chance to check in with sources, including two US officials who had intelligence briefings after the strike on Suleimani. Here is what I’ve learned. According to them, the evidence suggesting there was to be an imminent attack on American targets is “razor thin”.
— Rukmini Callimachi (@rcallimachi) January 4, 2020

by artappraiser on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 3:50pm

Current NYTimes headline story: Iranians Close Ranks Behind Leaders After U.S. Kills Popular General

The death of Qassim Suleimani strengthened the hand of hard-liners, experts say, and undermined those who have tried to normalize relations with the West. For years, Iran has been a divided nation led by aged revolutionaries determined to impose their will on a predominantly young population. With the death of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, citizens have rallied behind their leaders, vowing revenge on the United States.
40m ago

and @ WaPo: Trump plunges toward the kind of Mideast conflict he pledged to avoid

A U.S. strike on an Iranian general and a new troop deployment cast President Trump as a pivotal figure in what could be America’s next military conflict with a foreign power.

At Baghdad funeral procession for Soleimani, calls for retaliation against U.S.

Thousands joined the ceremonies on Saturday for Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, an Iraqi militia leader.

by artappraiser on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 4:01pm

Should help Bibi as well - he's got a new election coming up.

by PeraclesPlease on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 4:04pm

reporter from The National made a nice clean update list of the chaos of the last few hours:

UPDATE #Iraq

• Trump threatens hitting 52 #Iran targets (inside Iran)
• US Mil. confirms 2 attacks today
• Kataib Hezbollah threatens > attacks
• US sending > Marines to region
• Iraq could vote tom. to expel US
• Germany mediates
• UK navy to accompany its in Gulf
— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) January 4, 2020

by artappraiser on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 6:19pm

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