Esmail Qaani

2024 - 10 - 8

Where's Qaani? The Case of the Missing Quds Force Chief Takes a Twist!

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The mystery surrounding Iran's Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani deepens with speculation about his whereabouts. Could he be plotting a surprise comeback?

The intrigue surrounding Major General Esmail Qaani, the enigmatic leader of Iran's Quds Force, is intensifying after reports of his disappearance following targeted airstrikes in Beirut. While fears were initially raised about his safety, confusion has become the name of the game, as conflicting reports about his health and presence continue to circulate. Could this be the plot twist in the Middle Eastern saga that everyone never saw coming?

On Monday, Iranian Deputy Commander Iraj Masjedi reassured the public that Qaani was indeed in "good health" and resuming his duties, stirring a mix of relief and skepticism among observers. Just last week, he had traveled to Lebanon following the shocking assassination of Hezbollah's chief, Hassan Nasrallah, causing many to speculate whether Qaani was caught in the crossfire or merely laying low to strategize amidst heightened tensions. The complexities of Middle Eastern power dynamics often make it difficult to discern truth from fiction, and the game of shadows continues.

Reports from Iranian officials insist that Qaani was not a target of the recent Israeli airstrikes and is still actively leading operations. However, these assertions haven't silenced the critics and analysts who speculate about a possible reformation of leadership within the Quds Force. The more uncertainty there is, the more rumors proliferate, leaving everyone on edge. Are we about to witness the return of a phoenix, or is this just another episode in an ongoing drama?

As the narrative unfolds, the safety of Qaani remains a focal point of debate. But what’s surprising is that this isn’t the first time a top military figure has gone missing only to re-emerge later; history has shown us that political maneuverings often include smoke and mirrors. For example, the saga of Qasem Soleimani, Qaani’s predecessor, still echoes in the public's memory, where one minute he was commanding missions, and the next, he was taken out in a dramatic strike. Will Qaani’s mystery lead to another monumental shift in the landscape of Iranian influence? Stay tuned as this gripping story continues to develop.

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Iran's Quds Force Chief Esmail Qaani Missing After Beirut Airstrikes (IranWire |)

There has been no news regarding the whereabouts of Major General Esmail Qaani, commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary ...

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Commander of Iran's Quds Force Qaani is 'in good health:' Force's ... (Al Arabiya English)

The top commander of Iran's Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, is in “good health", the force's deputy commander Iraj Masjedi said on Monday, after two Iranian.

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Israel did not target Iran Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani in ... (The Times of Israel)

Two Iranian security officials told Reuters yesterday that Qaani, who traveled to Lebanon after the assassination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, has not ...

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Who is Esmail Qaani, Iran's Quds Force commander, missing after ... (Firstpost)

The Iranian brigadier general travelled to Lebanon after the killing last month of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike in southern ...

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israel iran war: Did Israel eliminate Qasem Soleimani's successor ... (Economic Times)

Quds Force Brigadier-General Esmail Qaani, one of the prime enemies of Israel, is reportedly missing in action and feared dead, according to latest reports ...

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Iran's Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani 'confirmed' in good health after ... (WION)

Iran's Quds Force leader, Esmail Qaani, is "in good health" and continuing his duties, according to Iraj Masjedi, the force's deputy commander.

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Mystery deepens over whereabouts of absent IRGC general (Iran International)

The leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite Quds Force Esmail Qaani did not appear alongside other top commanders Friday prayers led by Supreme ...

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Who is Esmail Qaani? Iran's Quds Force commander reported ... (The Economic Times)

Israel-Iran War: Iran's Quds Force Commander, Esmail Qaani, has been missing since Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut last week. Qaani, who succeeded Qassem ...

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Iran's Quds Force Commander is 'in good health', deputy ... (Voice of America)

Two Iranian security sources told Reuters Esmail Qaani had been out of contact since strikes on Beirut last week.

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Who is Esmail Qaani? Iran's Quds Force commander missing since ... (Times of India)

Middle East News: Esmail Qaani, Iran's Quds Force commander, is missing following Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, intensifying speculation about his fate.

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Iran's Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani "in good health" after missing ... (IranWire |)

The Islamic Republic's Quds Force deputy commander, Iraj Masjedi, said on Monday that Major General Esmail Qaani, commander of the Quds ...

Who is Esmail Qaani, the top Iranian commander who allegedly ... (TRT World)

Qaani has been at the helm of Iran's overseas military operations since the assassination of his predecessor, Qassem Soleimani, by the US in 2020.

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Quashing rumours he was killed in Lebanon, chief of Iran's Quds ... (Middle East Monitor)

Chief Commander of Iran's elite Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, Esmail Qaani, issued a message to commemorate one year since Israel ...

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