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

With Iran expected to seek revenge for killing of top commander Soleimani, State Department says Baghdad mission is closed with all consular services suspended

Britain and France urge deescalation after US strike on Iranian general; Moscow blasts 'adventurist step,' praises Quds Force chief's 'devotion' to Iran's national interests

Many analysts thought the US president wouldn't dare risk a new Mideast war heading into an election year amid impeachment woes. They were wrong

In previous flare-ups with the US, Iran has threatened the supply of oil that travels from the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world

Biden slams Trump, saying strike on top Iranian general could cause 'major conflict across the Middle East'; Sanders, Warren, others join criticism

Pompeo shares video on Twitter, purportedly of Iraqis celebrating Iranian Quds Force commander's death, 'thankful that General Soleimani is no more'

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

MKs from across political spectrum commend Trump for assassination seen as game changer for Jewish state, but MK in Arab-majority party denounces 'American thuggery'

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