Airstrike Kills 6 More PMF Iranian Leaders

Iraqi state TV and three top officials from Iraq have confirmed the death of Iran’s top commander General Qassem Soleimani, head of Iran’s elite Quds Force. According to reports, Soleimani was killed after missiles struck at Baghdad’s International Airport. The strike also killed Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy commander of Iranian-backed militias, according to officials. More reports stated US Marines have also detained pro-Iran militia commanders in Iraq.

This all comes on the heels of rising tensions between the US and Iran after Iranian-backed militia groups coordinated attacks on the US embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. This strike came after President Trump threatened Iran on Twitter ahead of the New Year after the attacks on the US embassy unfolded.

Iran: Attacks Could Mean War

Iranian sources told the New York Times that Soleimani’s death could lead to war. According to AP News, an official speaking on conditions of anonymity said al-Muhandis had arrived at the airport in a convoy to receive Soleimani whose plane had arrived from either Lebanon or Syria. The airstrike then occurred as soon as he descended from the plane.

The United States military is currently on high alert after the strike. According to Sean Hannity, his sources claim President Trump and his advisors are prepared for all scenarios. Israel is also on high alert after the incident last night. Iran has vowed “forceful revenge” for the killing of Soleimani and has suggested taking legal action at the United Nations.

Trump and Administration Soleimani Attack

The Pentagon stated last night Soleimani had plans to kill American diplomats and soldiers in Iraq. The Pentagon also stated, “At the direction of the President, the U.S. military has taken decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel abroad by killing Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Quds Force, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.”

Under Soleimani’s leadership he has targeted, injured, and murdered hundreds of U.S. diplomats and serviceman, including rockets that killed one serviceman and injured four servicemen very badly. We took action last night to stop a war, we did not take action to start a war. President Trump

Additional Strikes Targeting PMF Leaders

New reports are coming in that airstrikes tonight have killed six Iran backed militia. Reports have stated the target was two Iranian-backed militia convoys carrying members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), an Iranian-backed paramilitary group. Iraqi army sources said the convoys as well as six corpses were found burned. There were three critically wounded at the scene. According to Fox News, one U.S. official has said tonight’s airstrike was “not a U.S. military attack. Conflicting reports from Newsweek are stating it was a U.S. drone strike. Reuters has reported the PMF is claiming the strikes hit a convoy of medics and not senior leaders.

As tensions rise between the United States and Iran, we will follow closely to keep you updated on incoming information. Additional updates will cover those responsible for the newest attacks because there are conflicting reports.