Trump directs the U.S. strike targeting Qasem Soleimani
The Defense Department identified Trump as the decision-maker and Soleimani as the target of the Baghdad strike.
Entities and roles
- 2020 Soleimani strike orderdirected strike
- Qasem Soleimaniperson targeted
- Donald J. Trumppresident directing the strike
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. TrumpIranian military official targeted under Trump's presidential command authorityQasem Soleimani
Claims and evidence
- factdocumented
The Defense Department stated that, at Donald Trump's direction, the U.S. military took action against Qasem Soleimani at Baghdad International Airport.
- U.S. Department of Defense: Statement by the Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense release, January 2, 2020 U.S. date