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Photos taken by US Special Operations forces show aftermath of strike that killed Soleimani
Fox News ^ | 11 Jan 2020 | Leland Vittert

Posted on 01/11/2020 11:41:21 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Special Operations forces on the ground in Iraq were following a convoy carrying Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani when it was struck by an American drone last week, killing Soleimani and nine others, Fox News has learned.

The soldiers following Soleimani's convoy as it left Baghdad International Airport were about a half-mile behind when it was hit by a missile fired from a Reaper drone. They were on the scene within a minute or two and performed a so-called "bomb damage assessment," taking pictures of the scene and confirming that the drone had picked out the right car -- and that Soleimani was no more.

Fox News has obtained photos of the aftermath of the Jan. 3 drone strike from a U.S. government source. Some of the images -- which Fox News will not show -- include graphic, close-up views of Soleimani's body, which is grossly disfigured and missing limbs. Another photo shows Soleimani's body burning next to the car in which he was riding.

The source told Fox News that U.S. forces dragged Soleimani's body away from the scene and extinguished the fire before formally identifying the Iranian general. They took photos of his possessions, which included books of poetry and wads of cash. He was also carrying a pistol and an assault rifle.

Under normal circumstances, Soleimani's phone and other electronics would be taken away for forensic analysis. However, the missile strike and ensuing fire made such an investigation impossible.

Some of the items Soleimani was carrying when he died. His phone is partially visible at the top left. Some of the items Soleimani was carrying when he died. His phone is partially...

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bombdamage; drone; iran; iraq; qasemsoleimani; qudsforce; soleimani
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To: jmacusa

I like that they put the fire on his burning body out. I wonder if they drank a lot of beer the night before.


41 posted on 01/11/2020 1:35:01 PM PST by meatloaf
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

You know the last thing to go through Solemani’s mind? His a$$.


42 posted on 01/11/2020 1:35:13 PM PST by MuttTheHoople
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
"Didn't post the photos because it's against the rules."

Burnt Salami looks like this,


43 posted on 01/11/2020 1:37:04 PM PST by outofsalt (If history teaches us anything, it's that history rarely teaches anything.)
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To: Howie66

Let the Tech Geeks worry about that.

L


44 posted on 01/11/2020 2:37:35 PM PST by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: mosaicwolf

Certainly one of the P series.


45 posted on 01/11/2020 2:39:06 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Wonder how many in DC were in his contacts?


46 posted on 01/11/2020 2:40:04 PM PST by bray (Pray for President Trump)
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To: Lurker

You bet!


47 posted on 01/11/2020 3:03:08 PM PST by Howie66 ("...Against All Enemies, Foreign and Democrat.....")
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
empty pistol holster... somebody has a very nice souvenir!!!
48 posted on 01/11/2020 3:04:44 PM PST by Chode (Send bachelors and come heavily armed.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Love how our Special Ops show up there to snap pics, before the fires are even out.


49 posted on 01/11/2020 3:10:57 PM PST by BobL (I eat at McDonald's and shop at Walmart - I just don't don't tell anyone.)
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To: BobL

I think it’s safe to say we now know who was shining the laser for the laser-guided missile.


50 posted on 01/11/2020 3:18:09 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (Democrats only believe in democracy when they win the election.)
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To: ASA Vet
"Candygram for a Mr. Soulman? Soleimanee? Is there a Soleimani here?"


51 posted on 01/11/2020 3:29:04 PM PST by Alas Babylon! (The prisons do not fill themselves. Get moving, Barr!)
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To: 2111USMC
"https://twitter.com/Arash2ehsan/status/1213083469489811457/photo/1"

Yeah, the mullahs' folks were pretty mad about the condition of his carcass...what was left of it. Made 'em feel disrespected or something like that.

52 posted on 01/11/2020 3:53:07 PM PST by familyop ("Welcome to Costco. I love you." - -Costco greeter in the movie, "Idiocracy")
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To: Savage Rider

I am thinking it takes some BIG ONES to follow that close if you know what is about to rain down on this guy.
Here’s to the excellent weapons designed and built by US companies for use against these monsters.


53 posted on 01/11/2020 3:53:22 PM PST by Honest Nigerian
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Recipe for Baked Iranian.


54 posted on 01/11/2020 3:56:37 PM PST by VeniVidiVici (Vote Democrat? Loser)
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To: dsc

Murder would drop like a rock if executions were public... especially beheadings.


55 posted on 01/11/2020 4:06:41 PM PST by Cobra64 (Common sense isnÂ’t common anymore.)
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To: mosaicwolf

Looks just like mine.


56 posted on 01/11/2020 4:08:43 PM PST by Gator113 ( ~~Trump 2020 and again in 2024. EPSTEIN WAS MURDERED. "Seditious Conspiracy" is everywhere.)
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To: devane617

“Look out your left window.”


57 posted on 01/11/2020 4:15:37 PM PST by OKSooner (Free Beer Tomorrow)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Yea, I figured we were ‘helping’ to guide the missile while on the ground.


58 posted on 01/11/2020 4:22:25 PM PST by BobL (I eat at McDonald's and shop at Walmart - I just don't don't tell anyone.)
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To: devane617

I have this picture in my mind of some pimply faced kid in Sunnyvale, Ca.
With a set of those micro joysticks and a trackball in front of him, pumping his fists in the air and shouting “take that Darth Vader, MY KUNG FOO IS STRONG”.


59 posted on 01/11/2020 4:23:00 PM PST by 5th MEB (Progressives in the open; --- FIRE FOR EFFECT!!)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Circular error = zero.


60 posted on 01/11/2020 4:35:02 PM PST by NY Attitude (Make love not war but be prepared for either.)
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