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Wechsler quoted in the New York Daily News on escalation in Iraq following the death of Soleimani

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Jan 3, 2020

Wechsler quoted in the New York Daily News on escalation in Iraq following the death of Soleimani

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Iran protests Soleimani killing

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Jan 3, 2020

The assassination of Qasem Soleimani: Likely consequences

By Nabeel Khoury

There is no doubt that Qasem Soleimani was a ruthless leader, however, his death does not eliminate the threat of terrorism and could lead to a spiral of actions and reactions.

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Jan 3, 2020

Kadhim quoted in the The Atlantic on the death of Soleimani

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Jan 3, 2020

Blanford quoted in the Washington post on Hezbollah’s relationship with Iran

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Jan 3, 2020

Fontenrose interviewed on BBC UP All Night discussing protests at US embassy in Iraq

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Jan 3, 2020

Warrick quoted in The Intercept discussing Tehran’s retaliation for the death of Soleimani

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Jan 3, 2020

Bryza joins A News to discuss US airstrikes in Iran and Syria

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Jan 3, 2020

Slavin joins CGTN to discuss killing of Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani

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Jan 3, 2020

Fontenrose quoted in The Guardian warning of semi-unpredictable strikes from Iran

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Jan 3, 2020

Ullman in UPI: Don’t provoke a ‘Bay of Goats’ in Iran

By Harlan Ullman

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