America’s risky move
The United States assassinated Qassem Soleimani, leader of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force near the Baghdad international airport. This is a worrying move by the US, because its relations with Iran is already very precarious, especially since the US’ withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal after which the US started imposing harsh sanctions on the country.
The assassination of Qassem Soleimani can prove to be backfiring move for the US. The US has a considerable military presence in the Middle East and if Iran retaliates then it will make things difficult for the US forces on the ground. Qassem Soleimani was no doubt a controversial figure, who had been blamed for the death of many US soldiers. However, assassinating him in such a way was strategically a wrong move by America. It must do everything it can to salvage the situation and avoid escalation of tension in the region.
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