Blog 3.1
1. Why was General Soleimani an important target for the airstrike?
General Soleimani led Iranian covert operations and intelligence and was one of the country’s most revered military leaders.
2. How did the Department of Defense (the Pentagon) justify this attack?
The Department of Defense stated that “ General Soleimani and his Quds Force were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American and coalition service members and the wounding of thousands more.”
3. How have Iran's leaders responded to the US attack?
They have vowed for “revenge”. Furthermore, there were large public displays of mourning across Iran.
4. How has President Trump responded to Iran's promises of "revenge"?
He has responded by promising to attack 52 sites across Iran. He said that some of the sites have cultural significance.5. Why have some said that Trump's response would be considered a war crime?
His response includes targeting cultural sites, and some consider that a war crime.6. What impact has this attack on Iran's leadership had on normal Iranian people?
This attack has united Iranians across the political spectrum as they undergo three days of national mourning to commemorate the leader deemed a hero
7. How has the government of Iraq responded to the US attacks on Iranian leadership?
The government of Iraq passed a resolution for US troops to leave the country over concerns the US violated Iraqi sovereignty in its assassination.
8. What was the 2015 Nuclear deal between Iran and the Obama Administration?
The 2015 Nuclear deal put tight restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program and in exchange for, eased some international sanctions against the country.
9. What did President Trump do to the Iranian government because he disagreed with the deal?
Trump withdrew from the agreement in 2018 and imposed sanctions on the Iranian oil.10. Which parts of the deal does Iran say it will stop following?
Iranian officials said they will stop following some elements of the nuclear deal by stockpiling more low-enriched uranium.
11. Which parts of the deal does Iran say it will continue to follow?
Iran will continue to allow the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a watchdog organization, to review its nuclear research, and would be willing to rejoin the agreement if sanctions against it are removed.
General Soleimani led Iranian covert operations and intelligence and was one of the country’s most revered military leaders.
2. How did the Department of Defense (the Pentagon) justify this attack?
The Department of Defense stated that “ General Soleimani and his Quds Force were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American and coalition service members and the wounding of thousands more.”
3. How have Iran's leaders responded to the US attack?
They have vowed for “revenge”. Furthermore, there were large public displays of mourning across Iran.
4. How has President Trump responded to Iran's promises of "revenge"?
He has responded by promising to attack 52 sites across Iran. He said that some of the sites have cultural significance.5. Why have some said that Trump's response would be considered a war crime?
His response includes targeting cultural sites, and some consider that a war crime.6. What impact has this attack on Iran's leadership had on normal Iranian people?
This attack has united Iranians across the political spectrum as they undergo three days of national mourning to commemorate the leader deemed a hero
7. How has the government of Iraq responded to the US attacks on Iranian leadership?
The government of Iraq passed a resolution for US troops to leave the country over concerns the US violated Iraqi sovereignty in its assassination.
8. What was the 2015 Nuclear deal between Iran and the Obama Administration?
The 2015 Nuclear deal put tight restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program and in exchange for, eased some international sanctions against the country.
9. What did President Trump do to the Iranian government because he disagreed with the deal?
Trump withdrew from the agreement in 2018 and imposed sanctions on the Iranian oil.10. Which parts of the deal does Iran say it will stop following?
Iranian officials said they will stop following some elements of the nuclear deal by stockpiling more low-enriched uranium.
11. Which parts of the deal does Iran say it will continue to follow?
Iran will continue to allow the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a watchdog organization, to review its nuclear research, and would be willing to rejoin the agreement if sanctions against it are removed.
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