Iran's Quds Force Commander Missing Since Israeli Strikes on Beirut - What This Means for Global Markets and Your Investments
As the world's leading investment manager and financial market journalist, I bring you the latest news on Iran's Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani. According to two senior Iranian security officials, Qaani has not been heard from since Israeli strikes on Beirut last week. This development follows his travel to Lebanon after the killing of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike.
Here are some key facts about Qaani:
- Qaani was named the head of the Revolutionary Guards Corps' overseas military-intelligence service after the assassination of his predecessor Qassem Soleimani by the United States in 2020.
- His responsibilities include managing Tehran's paramilitary allies across the Middle East and other regions.
- Qaani has not garnered the same level of respect or maintained close relationships with Iran's allies in the Arab world as Soleimani did.
- While Soleimani oversaw the growth of Iran's proxies in the Middle East, Qaani has faced challenges with Israeli attacks on these groups.
- He became deputy commander of the Quds Force in 1997 and vowed to remove U.S. forces from the region in retaliation for Soleimani's killing.
Qaani, born in Mashhad, Iran, has experience in overseas operations in countries like Afghanistan and Pakistan. Unlike Soleimani, he does not speak Arabic and prefers to keep a low profile.
In conclusion, the disappearance of Qaani could have significant implications for geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which could impact global markets and your investments. Stay informed and monitor the situation closely to make informed decisions about your financial portfolio.