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Soleimani was killed because Iran sought to ‘blow up’ U.S. embassy: Trump
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Soleimani was killed because Iran sought to ‘blow up’ U.S. embassy: Trump
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Soleimani was killed because Iran sought to ‘blow up’ U.S. embassy: Trump
Description
January 9, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he ordered the killing of Iran's top general because Iranians "were looking to blow up our embassy."
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Soleimani was killed because Iran sought to ‘blow up’ U.S. embassy: Trump05:03 | January 9, 2020
-
Middle East on edge, Gaza ceasefire talks set to resume02:04 | 1 hour ago
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Trump says Kamala Harris replacing Biden was a ‘coup’ in interview with Musk02:07 | 9 hours ago
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U.S. bolsters military assets in Middle East amid Iran’s threats to Israel01:53 | August 12, 2024
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U.S. elections: FBI investigates Trump campaign’s allegations of Iran-backed cyberattack01:17 | August 12, 2024
-
Fresh attacks unleashed in Middle East as tensions rise over recent assassinations02:06 | August 6, 2024
-
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by short-range projectile, Iran says00:31 | August 3, 2024
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Biden says assassination of Hamas leader ‘has not helped’ Gaza ceasefire talks01:16 | August 2, 2024
-
Bomb smuggled into Tehran guesthouse killed Hamas leader Haniyeh, reports say02:12 | August 1, 2024
-
Iran vows ‘harsh punishment’ for Israel02:04 | August 1, 2024
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Killing of Hamas political chief threatens wider war02:15 | July 31, 2024
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U.S. not ‘blind’ to what Iran is capable of after Hamas leader killed, White House says04:50 | July 31, 2024
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Israel will ‘settle the score’ with anyone who launches revenge attack, Netanyahu warns01:29 | July 31, 2024
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Iran, Hezbollah, Houthis vow to retaliate against Israel after Hamas leader killed in Tehran04:41 | July 31, 2024
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Can Iran’s new leader bring change including extending olive branch to West, easing scarf law?02:18 | July 6, 2024
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Canada seeks to deport 5 more alleged members of Iranian regime01:43 | July 2, 2024
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Iran election: Reformist candidate runs in snap election to replace president killed in crash01:51 | June 28, 2024
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Canadian government working ‘many years’ to list Iran’s IRGC as terrorist organization: Trudeau01:25 | June 20, 2024
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Canada lists Iran’s IRGC as terrorist group02:22 | June 19, 2024
-
Canada officially designates Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist entity00:50 | June 19, 2024
-
Foreign interference: Freeland mum on why politicians not named in NSICOP report03:21 | June 4, 2024
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Demonstrators celebrate President Raisi’s death with calls for ‘freedom and democracy’03:01 | May 21, 2024
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Iran mourns President Raisi as international condolences pour in03:22 | May 21, 2024
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What’s next for Iran after President Raisi’s death?02:13 | May 20, 2024
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Iranian president’s fate remains uncertain after helicopter crash02:12 | May 19, 2024
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Foreign interference bill welcomed but needs work, diaspora groups say02:01 | May 7, 2024
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Israel PM: Ending war “would leave Hamas in power,” serve as victory for “entire axis of evil”01:42 | May 5, 2024
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Iran should its question weapon efficacy after failed attack on Israel: U.S. Pentagon chief00:52 | April 26, 2024
-
1 killed, several wounded in airstrike on Iraqi military base as tensions escalate in region01:40 | April 20, 2024
-
U.S. distances itself from Israeli airstrike on Iran01:33 | April 19, 2024
-
Will a limited Israeli attack on Iran result in further escalation02:37 | April 19, 2024
-
Trudeau calls Iran’s missile attack on Israel ‘absolutely irresponsible’01:25 | April 19, 2024
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Soleimani was killed because Iran sought to ‘blow up’ U.S. embassy: Trump05:03 | January 9, 2020
-
Middle East on edge, Gaza ceasefire talks set to resume02:04 | 1 hour ago
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Trump says Kamala Harris replacing Biden was a ‘coup’ in interview with Musk02:07 | 9 hours ago
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U.S. bolsters military assets in Middle East amid Iran’s threats to Israel01:53 | August 12, 2024
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U.S. elections: FBI investigates Trump campaign’s allegations of Iran-backed cyberattack01:17 | August 12, 2024
-
Fresh attacks unleashed in Middle East as tensions rise over recent assassinations02:06 | August 6, 2024
-
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by short-range projectile, Iran says00:31 | August 3, 2024
-
Biden says assassination of Hamas leader ‘has not helped’ Gaza ceasefire talks01:16 | August 2, 2024
-
Bomb smuggled into Tehran guesthouse killed Hamas leader Haniyeh, reports say02:12 | August 1, 2024
-
Iran vows ‘harsh punishment’ for Israel02:04 | August 1, 2024
-
Killing of Hamas political chief threatens wider war02:15 | July 31, 2024
-
U.S. not ‘blind’ to what Iran is capable of after Hamas leader killed, White House says04:50 | July 31, 2024
-
Israel will ‘settle the score’ with anyone who launches revenge attack, Netanyahu warns01:29 | July 31, 2024
-
Iran, Hezbollah, Houthis vow to retaliate against Israel after Hamas leader killed in Tehran04:41 | July 31, 2024
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Can Iran’s new leader bring change including extending olive branch to West, easing scarf law?02:18 | July 6, 2024
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Canada seeks to deport 5 more alleged members of Iranian regime01:43 | July 2, 2024
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Iran election: Reformist candidate runs in snap election to replace president killed in crash01:51 | June 28, 2024
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Canadian government working ‘many years’ to list Iran’s IRGC as terrorist organization: Trudeau01:25 | June 20, 2024
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Canada lists Iran’s IRGC as terrorist group02:22 | June 19, 2024
-
Canada officially designates Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist entity00:50 | June 19, 2024
-
Foreign interference: Freeland mum on why politicians not named in NSICOP report03:21 | June 4, 2024
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Demonstrators celebrate President Raisi’s death with calls for ‘freedom and democracy’03:01 | May 21, 2024
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Iran mourns President Raisi as international condolences pour in03:22 | May 21, 2024
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What’s next for Iran after President Raisi’s death?02:13 | May 20, 2024
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Iranian president’s fate remains uncertain after helicopter crash02:12 | May 19, 2024
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Foreign interference bill welcomed but needs work, diaspora groups say02:01 | May 7, 2024
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Israel PM: Ending war “would leave Hamas in power,” serve as victory for “entire axis of evil”01:42 | May 5, 2024
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Iran should its question weapon efficacy after failed attack on Israel: U.S. Pentagon chief00:52 | April 26, 2024
-
1 killed, several wounded in airstrike on Iraqi military base as tensions escalate in region01:40 | April 20, 2024
-
U.S. distances itself from Israeli airstrike on Iran01:33 | April 19, 2024
-
Will a limited Israeli attack on Iran result in further escalation02:37 | April 19, 2024
-
Trudeau calls Iran’s missile attack on Israel ‘absolutely irresponsible’01:25 | April 19, 2024
Soleimani was killed because Iran sought to ‘blow up’ U.S. embassy: Trump
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he ordered the killing of Iran's top general because Iranians "were looking to blow up our embassy."
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