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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Somebody set him up the Bomb.
Agreed
It sounds crazy but no doubt something happened a few seconds before the bright light. Maybe a txt message or a call or perhaps a pic of Trump saying good night.
Yep, that’s about what I’m thinking. They could have verified him and his position about 10 seconds before with a simple call or txt.
If that happened, which would be consistent with early reports from Iraq of helicopters in the area, then there would be a good reason for the other special forces teams to take their time arriving on site.
Sure we would!
Someone got it. There is an image of his empty holster out on the net.
Probably a call from Kerry about 10 minutes earlier. “I just got a leak from a WH source. They’re going to bomb the airport! Get in your car and get out NOW!”
Reap what you sow.
Hehehe there are probably only a few of us here that recognize and love that... (chuckle) ... and I'm one of 'em.
Can someone post that old game intro?
But the photos do exist. Obama is President: no pics, Bush and Trump are President: pics (proof).
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