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The Rise of Qasem Soleimani to Power
45:10 - 50:36 (05:25)
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.
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