Shadow Commander
Shadow Commander 'An excellent contribution to our knowledge of Iran and Soleimani.' Kim Ghattas, author of Black WaveWhen the US assassinated Qassem Soleimani in January 2020, he was one of the most…
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Shadow Commander
'An excellent contribution to our knowledge of Iran and Soleimani.' Kim Ghattas, author of Black WaveWhen the US assassinated Qassem Soleimani in January 2020, he was one of the most powerful men in Iran. He masterminded interventions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen, supporting Iran's allies and campaigning against the Taliban, US forces, Israel and ISIS. The military spearhead for Iranian foreign policy, he enacted the wishes of the country's Supreme Leader, establishing the Islamic Republic as a major force in the Middle East.
He breaks new ground through interviews with Iranians, Afghans, Iraqis and Syrians who knew But all this was a long way from where he began - on the margins of a country whose ruler was regarded as a friend of the West.In this gripping account, Arash Azizi examines Soleimani's life, regional influence and future ambitions.