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Speculation continues to swirl over Iranian Quds Force commander Qaani


Issue 1193 - 23 Oct 2024 | 3 minute read

The health and status of Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani has been the focus of widespread speculation in recent weeks, with conflicting allegations that he had been injured by an Israeli strike in Lebanon or was an Israeli spy – both of which have been denied by Tehran.

Esmail Qaani

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Commander of the Quds Force (2020-)

Although not often mentioned in western media, Esmail Qaani has served at the heart of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC) leadership for decades. Read more.

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