Iran Vows To Retaliate After U.S. Kills Top Military Leader

Iran Vows To Retaliate After U.S. Kills Top Military Leader

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The transcript discusses the US airstrike that killed Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani, ordered by President Trump. Soleimani, head of Iran's Quds Force, was killed at Baghdad Airport. The strike also killed the deputy commander of Iran-backed militias. The US Defense Department claimed Soleimani was planning attacks on US personnel. Iran's supreme leader declared national mourning and promised revenge. US political figures, including Nancy Pelosi, demanded answers, criticizing the lack of congressional consultation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was targeted and killed in the US airstrike as confirmed by the Pentagon?

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi

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What was the role of Qasem Soleimani in Iran?

Chief of the Iranian Air Force

Head of Iran's Quds Force

Leader of the Iranian Parliament

Head of the Iranian Navy

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Soleimani accused of planning according to the US Defense Department?

A cultural exchange program

Peace talks with the US

A trade agreement with the US

Future attacks on US troops and diplomats

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Iran's supreme leader respond to Soleimani's death?

By calling for immediate peace talks

By announcing three days of national mourning

By resigning from his position

By declaring a week of silence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern did House Speaker Nancy Pelosi express regarding the airstrike?

It was too costly

It was not covered by the media

It was carried out without consulting Congress

It was not effective