Person: Qassem Soleimani

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world

Three killed, including two US soldiers, in rocket attack on Iraq base

At least three people have been killed, including two US service members, in a rocket attack in Iraq.

business

Carl Bildt: It suits US and Iranian domestic interests to have enemy abroad

Both countries cite historical aggression for their ongoing enmity, but there is no real justification for the hostility, beyond chest-beating, says Carl Bildt

business

Paul Deane: Enhancing Ireland’s energy security starts with local bus lane

We have little control over global events that threaten our energy security — so this State must take initiatives here at home, including cutting back on the energy we use, writes Paul Deane.

world

European airlines told to avoid Iranian airspace after Iran admits shooting down plane

comment-analysis

Abbas Milani: Soleimani death may play into Iran’s hands

opinion

US-Iran crisis escalates - Trump’s gift to Tehran — a martyr

Luca Trenta: Qassem Soleimani air strike is a dangerous escalation of US assassination policy

The US government's killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani is the latest and most dramatic development in the ongoing proxy conflict between the US and Iran, writes Luca Trenta.

Sun, 05 Jan, 2020

Stocks hit as tensions escalate in Middle East

European shares slipped from near-record highs after the US airstrike in Iraq that killed a top Iranian commander increased tensions in the Middle East

Sat, 04 Jan, 2020

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