The Iranian general helped build a vast network of Iranian influence through the region; now Iran could mobilize them to avenge his death and dramatically expand the battlefield

Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis was sworn enemy of US, and acted as 'the central nervous system' of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force in Iraq

Hezbollah leader says it is group's responsibility to take 'revenge for martyred fighters'; Damascus also blasts 'cowardly US aggression' in killing of top Iranian general

'Heads will roll,' says one expert regarding political repercussions of Soleimani's killing in Iraq, which has become battlefield between Washington and Tehran

As the Iran-backed Hashed al-Shaabi force exerts its will on Baghdad government and controls events on the ground, country risks further isolation from US and the rest of the world

Supreme leader says US president is not 'logical,' 'can't do anything'; vows his country will fight any threat to its interests

As new rocket attack targets base near Baghdad housing US troops, military source says Tehran-backed force becoming bigger threat than Islamic State

After one of its commanders reportedly killed in fire, head of Asaib Ahl Al-Haq paramilitary says 'his blood is on America and Israel's hands'

Over a dozen killed while setting fire to, trying to storm offices of Iran-backed Shiite paramilitary groups in southern cities

Adel Abdul Mahdi says investigation indicates Jerusalem behind recent strikes on bases, weapon depots belonging to powerful Shiite militias; IDF declines to comment on statements