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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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KEYWORDS: bombdamage; drone; iran; iraq; qasemsoleimani; qudsforce; soleimani
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To: Georgia Girl 2

Somebody set him up the Bomb.


61 posted on 01/11/2020 4:35:38 PM PST by gogeo (The left prides themselves on being tolerant, but they can't even be civil.)
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To: devane617
Or just sent him a gif...


62 posted on 01/11/2020 4:44:48 PM PST by TADSLOS (You know why you can enjoy a day at the Zoo? Because walls work.)
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To: SuperLuminal

Agreed


63 posted on 01/11/2020 5:21:16 PM PST by HANG THE EXPENSE (Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
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To: OKSooner

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.


64 posted on 01/11/2020 5:31:32 PM PST by devane617 (Kyrie Eleison, where I'm going, will you follow?)
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To: TADSLOS

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.


65 posted on 01/11/2020 5:32:39 PM PST by devane617 (Kyrie Eleison, where I'm going, will you follow?)
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To: Savage Rider
There is a video without any solid confirmation of validity which supposedly shows the attack from a night vision device in the area. In that video you can see a target designator in use, and both cars are engaged by 30mm cannon fire seconds before the missiles hit.

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.

66 posted on 01/11/2020 5:38:43 PM PST by freeandfreezing
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To: ASA Vet

Sure we would!


67 posted on 01/11/2020 5:47:47 PM PST by Grampa Dave (Democrats sue Iran over right to use "Death to America" as their 2020 campaign slogan!)
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To: Spruce

Someone got it. There is an image of his empty holster out on the net.


68 posted on 01/11/2020 5:50:16 PM PST by mad_as_he$$
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To: devane617

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!”


69 posted on 01/11/2020 6:39:30 PM PST by Do_Tar (I wish I was kidding.)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

Reap what you sow.


70 posted on 01/12/2020 1:20:35 AM PST by DeplorableGirl
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To: gogeo
Somebody set him up the Bomb.

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?

71 posted on 01/12/2020 8:33:45 AM PST by China Clipper ( Animals? I LOVE animals. See? There's one there, right next to the potatoes!)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
Didn't post the photos because it's against the rules.

But the photos do exist. Obama is President: no pics, Bush and Trump are President: pics (proof).

72 posted on 01/25/2020 6:53:10 PM PST by BerryDingle (I know how to deal with communists, I still wear their scars on my back from Hollywood-Ronald Reagan)
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