"Iranian Commander Killed Fighting Islamic State in Mosul" Topic

" A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander was killed in an explosion during clashes with the Islamic State group west of Mosul, an Iraqi official told The Associated Press on Saturday, as aid groups voiced concern for the safety of civilians after Iraq's government called for residents in militant-held neighborhoods to flee immediately.

Gen. Shaaban Nasiiri was an adviser to Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran's elite Quds Force. Soleimani has acted as a key adviser to Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces — an umbrella group of Mostly Shiite militia forces sanctioned by the Iraqi government — in the fight against IS since 2014.

The Iraqi official, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, said Nasiiri was killed Friday and is the first senior Iranian commander to die in the Mosul fight…."
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Armand

Didn't even know the Iranians were involved in the Battle of Mosul.

No loss

Lots of Iranian troops and Chinese "advisers" on the ground in the area. It was bound to happen sooner or later.

Iran is there to make sure the Shias are fully armed and trained for the next (post-ISIS) phase of the conflict:

"an umbrella group of Mostly Shiite militia forces sanctioned by the Iraqi government "

The Iraqis are going to pay for this gesture, one way or another, in the next few years. Iran is going to make the most of that situation, just like it does with Hezbollah. And I suspect China will be there to support Iran in whatever is done.

Dan

Buh Bye.

(smile)

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