Qasem Soleimani

Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Former commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) who was assassinated by the U.S. in January 2020 during the Trump administration. His killing is frequently referenced in podcasts as a significant precedent for U.S. military action against Iran and sparked ongoing debate about war powers, targeted killing terminology, and international tensions. The event continues to be discussed as a catalyst for subsequent Iran-U.S. hostilities and revenge attempts.

Appears On

Bannon`s War Room kill switch Empire: World History PBD Podcast Cato Podcast America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Sekulow NatSec Matters The Glenn Beck Program

Episode Appearances

Bannon`s War Room · Apr 9, 2026

Episode 5287: The War Is Crippling The Dollar System; Muslim Invasion Heads To Tennessee

“Late Iranian general who constructed Hezbollah as paramilitary apparatus for IRGC power projection”

Dollar Reserve Currency Decline and De-DollarizationCentral Bank Gold Accumulation StrategyFinancial System Weaponization and Sanctions Effectiveness

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kill switch · Apr 1, 2026

why Iran is winning the AI propaganda war

“Assassinated Quds Force commander referenced in Iranian 'Vengeance for All' propaganda as justification for retaliation”

AI-Generated Propaganda and DeepfakesInformation Warfare and Psychological OperationsSocial Media as Battleground for Geopolitical Messaging

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Empire: World History · Mar 19, 2026

343. Lebanon: Hezbollah, Israel, & Fifty Years As A Battleground

“Iranian military commander who coordinated regional proxy network across Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon; assassinated by US in 2020.”

Israeli Military Occupation and Withdrawal StrategiesHezbollah's Evolution from Proxy to National Resistance MovementIran's Revolutionary Export and Proxy Network Architecture

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PBD Podcast · Feb 28, 2026

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Iran War Unleashed! U.S. & Israel STRIKE Khamenei | PBD #749

“Former IRGC commander previously eliminated by Trump administration; referenced as precedent for current operations”

Iran Nuclear Program and Weapons DevelopmentU.S.-Iran Military Conflict and EscalationIsraeli-Iranian Regional Tensions

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Cato Podcast · Feb 24, 2026

Who Decides When America Goes to War?

“Iranian military leader assassinated in January 2020, triggering war powers resolution debate”

War Powers Resolution effectiveness and procedural limitationsCongressional Article I enumerated powers vs. executive Article II authorityAuthorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) scope creep and elastic definitions

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America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 20, 2026

IRAN WAR WATCH: 10 Day Countdown To US-IRAN WAR | America First Ep. 1644

“Iranian general killed by Trump administration; cited as evidence of Trump's anti-Iran stance”

U.S.-Iran Military Confrontation and Regime Change StrategyIsraeli-American Foreign Policy Misalignment on IranFederal Religious Liberty Commission Governance and Zionism Enforcement

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · Feb 10, 2026

CLASSIC: The Hidden History of Assassins, Chapter Two: The Modern Day

“Iranian general assassinated by U.S., discussed as modern example of state assassination and terminology debate”

Executive Order 12333 and legal frameworks for assassinationSchool of the Americas and military assassination trainingDrone warfare and targeted killing programs

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · Feb 9, 2026

CLASSIC: The Hidden History of Assassins, Chapter One: An Origin Story

“Iranian general targeted by U.S. military in January 2020, case study in modern assassination terminology debates”

Historical Origins of Assassination as Political ToolAsymmetrical Warfare and Guerrilla Tactics in Ancient PersiaNazari Ismaili Sect and Alamut Castle Fortress

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Sekulow · Feb 5, 2026

BREAKING: Iran Braces for Critical U.S. Showdown

“Iranian military commander; eliminated by Trump administration as strategic military action”

U.S.-Iran Nuclear NegotiationsIranian Regime Change ScenariosStudent Free Speech Rights in Public Schools

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NatSec Matters · Feb 4, 2026

US-Iran Summit - Taming Mideast Volatility: Gregory Brew

“Former Iranian military commander killed by Trump in first term; referenced as precedent for targeted killing”

US-Iran Nuclear Negotiations and JCPOA AlternativesIranian Ballistic Missile Programs and ProliferationIranian Proxy Networks (Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, Iraqi Militias)

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The Glenn Beck Program · Jan 31, 2026

Ep 276 | ‘Jack Ryan’ TV Show Predicted Maduro’s Capture?! | Annie Jacobsen | The Glenn Beck Podcast

“Iranian military chief; killed by Trump drone strike in first administration, discussed as precedent for unconventional military action”

Presidential Emergency Directives (PEDs) and classified executive authorityMaduro capture operation and military special operations planningInsurrection Act application and federal-state conflict escalation

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NatSec Matters · Jan 21, 2026

The Future of the Iranian Regime: Jeffrey Feltman

“Former IRGC commander assassinated by Trump administration in January 2020; succession handled without regime fracture”

Iranian Regime Collapse Scenarios and TimelinesIRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) Political Power and Elite CohesionCurrency Devaluation and Economic Sanctions Impact on Regime Stability

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Intelligence Matters · Mar 22, 2023

Former Middle East Envoy Dennis Ross on Regional Instability

“Killed Iranian military official; Iran attempting to assassinate Trump administration official in revenge”

Iranian Nuclear Enrichment ProgramU.S. Military Deterrence Strategy in Middle EastIsraeli Judicial Reforms and Democratic Governance

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