Former U.S. Central Command leader, Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., recounts his direct role in the strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, emphasizing the importance of U.S. strength and the Iranian response to perceived weakness. The decision to target Soleimani is detailed, highlighting the strategic implications and the message it sent to Iran. The operation, described as a play-by-play, involved Soleimani's arrival in Baghdad and subsequent assassination on Route Irish. The aftermath of the strike underscored American resolve against Iranian aggression, as evidenced by a recent attack on Israel. McKenzie stresses the need for the U.S. to learn from the lessons of the Soleimani strike.
"As the leader of U.S. Central Command, I had direct operational responsibility for the strike that killed Qassem Soleimani," Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. writes. America still doesn't understand the lesson of his death: https://t.co/BudKyyvRtl
“As the leader of U.S. Central Command, I had direct operational responsibility for the strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, the ruthless general responsible for the deaths of hundreds of U.S. service members.” Incredible behind the scenes look https://t.co/UvHaiqux9o
“Striking Soleimani showed Iran a kind of resolve that had long been absent from U.S. policy. This cycle played out again last month, when Iran attacked Israel: American engagement countered Iranian aggression.” https://t.co/IxpyJGbuoL
JSOTF commander tells the story of Soleimani's assassination. Suleimani arrives in Baghdad on a scheduled flight from Damascus as usual and enters Route Irish from the airport. That's when the shooting took place. https://t.co/24YrUMpu0R
Inside the Decision to Kill Iran’s Qassem Soleimani https://t.co/ex6gyrZEzv
Incredible play by play of the drone strike that killed the Supreme Leader of Iran’s top guy. https://t.co/63mfhAkEe6 https://t.co/wvRoO4a8tv
Inside the Decision to Kill Iran’s Qassem Soleimani - The Atlantic https://t.co/Nlv2LmCO56
Former CENTCOM commander Frank McKenzie: “The lessons of the Soleimani strike are clear, and we shouldn’t forget them. The Iranians will respect our strength. They will take advantage of our weakness.” https://t.co/AHwFKYxZSk
Fascinating inside account of the U.S. campaign to kill #IRGC-QF chief Qassem Soleimani -- by former @CENTCOM Commander & @MiddleEastInst Senior Fellow Gen. (ret'd) McKenzie: https://t.co/V0bTnjVTQH
Inside the Decision to Kill #Iran’s Qassem Soleimani https://t.co/WWaHUheBPV
"As the leader of U.S. Central Command, I had direct operational responsibility for the strike that killed Qassem Soleimani," Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. writes. America still doesn't understand the lesson of his death: https://t.co/ICAKborRuH