US officials say Qassem Soleimani killed in drone strike in Baghdad.
A US strike killed Iran Quds Force chief Qassem Soleimani, the Pentagon said, adding that Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack Americans in Iraq and the Middle East.
"This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans," it said, adding that the US would continue to take necessary action to protect Americans and interests around the world. US officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said Soleimani had been killed in a drone strike in Baghdad.
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