Area near Syrian border targeted by missiles in the past; defense minister calls meeting to assess situation

Reviled abroad but beloved at home, the Quds force leader and Instagram star used military prowess and diplomatic heft to extend Iranian power throughout the Middle East

Khamenei calls dead Quds Force chief 'the international face of resistance,' with state TV saying deadly strike is Washington's 'greatest miscalculation' since World War II

Leader of IRGC's elite Quds force, blamed for attacks on Israel, killed in bombing at airport; head of Iran-backed militia also assassinated, US reportedly confirms involvement

Pentagon says strike carried out to protect troops in Iraq; IRGC also confirms powerful Quds force leader killed; Trump tweets picture of American flag with no explanation

Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis was sworn enemy of US, and acted as 'the central nervous system' of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force in Iraq

With Iran expected to seek revenge for killing of top commander Soleimani, State Department says Baghdad mission is closed with all consular services suspended

Tighten security, build alliances, and, whatever the threats, heed Hanukkah’s lesson to always take pride in being Jewish