Esmail Qaani

2024 - 10 - 6

Did Israel Just Turn Esmail Qaani into a Hide and Seek Champion?

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Iran's Quds Force leader Esmail Qaani is missing after an Israeli airstrike in Beirut! What does this mean for the Middle East?

In a shocking turn of events that has the Middle East on edge, Esmail Qaani, the commander of Iran's Quds Force, is reportedly missing following Israeli airstrikes in Beirut. Eyewitnesses claim the strike specifically targeted Hashem Safieddine, who is seen as the successor to the deceased Hezbollah chief, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. As it stands, there’s a cloud of uncertainty surrounding Qaani’s fate, with whispers suggesting he may have been wounded or even killed in the blasts that rocked the Lebanese suburb of Dahiyeh. A senior political source revealed that he was last seen about a week ago and had traveled to Lebanon to support the Hezbollah terror group.

The drama thickens as reports intensify around Qaani’s absence, leading many to question: Did Israel succeed in eliminating Soleimani’s successor in a daring maneuver? His disappearance has triggered public outcry and speculations in Iran and beyond, with many officials desperately examining the possibility that their high-ranking commander may have been snuffed out amidst the chaos. Social media is exploding with theories, some even likening it to an elusive game of hide-and-seek in a war zone.

Qaani is not just another name in the military hierarchy; he’s a man of ambition, known for his fierce commitment to anti-U.S. strategies and championing militant groups throughout the region. His notorious pledge to "see the dead bodies of Americans all over the Middle East" plays into the larger narrative of his leadership and the clandestine operations of Iran’s Quds Force. With Qaani now allegedly MIA, Iran faces an intricate power dynamic that could reshape alliances and alter strategies.

As the world watches, heightened concerns grow over the implications of Qaani’s fate. The recent Israeli attacks and his reported disappearance could set off a chain reaction across the Gulf region, affecting geopolitical ties, military responses, and perhaps even the future of militant group operations in the area. Meanwhile, did you know that the Quds Force itself was established in the 1980s and is one of the most elite units within Iran’s Revolutionary Guards? Stay tuned as we keep you updated on this developing story!

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Iran's Quds Force leader missing after Israeli strike in Beirut: Reports (India Today)

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Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani's whereabouts unknown, report finds (The Jerusalem Post)

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Irans Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani allegedly missing after Israeli ... (WION)

Esmail Qaani, commander of the Quds Force in Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) is allegedly missing and was last seen in Beirut about a week ago.

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Concerns grow over fate of IRGC Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani (philenews.com)

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Iran's Quds Force chief last seen in Beirut last week, amid ... (The Times of Israel)

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Where Is Esmail Qaani? Fate Of Iran's Quds Force Leader, Last ... (News18)

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Iran is examining possibility that Quds Force commander was killed ... (All Israel News)

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Iran's Quds Force chief out of contact since Beirut strikes, two Iranian ... (Reuters)

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Iranian general who vowed to 'see dead bodies of Americans all ... (New York Post)

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Iran's Quds Force chief Qaani unaccounted for since Beirut strikes ... (Al Arabiya English)

Iran's Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani, who travelled to Lebanon after the killing last month of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli.

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Factbox-Who Is Esmail Qaani, Iran's Quds Force Commander ? (U.S. News & World Report)

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Who is Esmail Qaani, Iran's Quds Force commander ? (Reuters)

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Iran's Quds Force chief out of contact since Beirut strikes, Iranian ... (South China Morning Post)

Esmail Qaani, who travelled to Lebanon last month after Hezbollah chief killed in Israeli strike, has not been heard from since last week.

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Explained | Who is Esmail Qaani, Iran's Quds Force commander? (Deccan Herald)

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Some facts about Iran's Quds Force Esmail Qaani (The Jerusalem Post)

Qaani traveled to Lebanon after the killing last month of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike.

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Iranian Quds Force chief said missing after visit to bombarded Beirut ... (The Times of Israel)

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Esmail Qaani: the head of Iran's elite foreign force is unaccounted ... (The National)

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