Chapter
The Backstory of Qasem Soleimani
42:31 - 51:48 (09:17)
The podcast outlines the role of American policies in 1980s in Iranian general Qasem Soleimani's tactics for the rest of his life, during the Iran-Iraq war, in which the U.S. secretly provided aid to both Iran and Iraq.
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The Reagan administration secretly provided highly classified intelligence to Iraq and permitted the sale of American-made arms to Baghdad to help President Saddam Hussein avert imminent defeat in the war with Iran.
42:31 - 45:10 (02:39)
Summary
The Reagan administration secretly provided highly classified intelligence to Iraq and permitted the sale of American-made arms to Baghdad to help President Saddam Hussein avert imminent defeat in the war with Iran. The policies had a major impact on the man Qasim Sulimani became and the tactics he engaged in for the rest of his life.
ChapterThe Backstory of Qasem Soleimani
EpisodeQassem Soleimani and the Bastardful History of U.S. / Iran Relations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Qasem Soleimani began his military career with the Iran-Iraq War and gained a reputation for being incorruptible.
45:10 - 50:36 (05:25)
Summary
Qasem Soleimani began his military career with the Iran-Iraq War and gained a reputation for being incorruptible. He was then appointed to lead Iran's notorious Quds Force where he supported conservative clerical elements in the Iranian government and clashed with student protestors.
ChapterThe Backstory of Qasem Soleimani
EpisodeQassem Soleimani and the Bastardful History of U.S. / Iran Relations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this episode, the hosts explore the unsolved murders of three radio journalists in Latin America and the possible political motivations behind them.
50:36 - 51:48 (01:12)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts explore the unsolved murders of three radio journalists in Latin America and the possible political motivations behind them. They delve into the dangerous world of drug cartels and corrupt politicians to uncover the chilling details of the case.