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  Qasem Soleimani killed on Trump's order, says Pentagon

  World | Jan 03, 2020, 11:37 AM IST

  Soon after the news broke out of Soleimani's death, US President Donald Trump tweeted an American flag, adding fuel to the fire that there was an American hand behind the attack. The speculation was put to rest when Pentagon finally confirmed in a statement that the Iranian General was neutralized at the command of the US President.

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  Iraq thanks New Zealand for military deployment

  World | Jun 03, 2015, 10:38 AM IST

  Wellington:Senior Iraqi government officials have thanked New Zealand for its military contribution to the fight against Islamic State insurgents, Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee said on Wednesday.Brownlee, who has just left Iraq, said in a statement