Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian commander killed by a US air strike at Baghdad airport on Friday, cut a highly controversial figure as Iran’s second most powerful man, after the Supreme Leader himself.

On Wednesday, twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani killed and injured dozens of people in the Iranian city of Kerman, according to state media.

The 62-year-old, believed killed in a strike in Baghdad, ultimately bore responsibility for Iran’s clandestine operations overseas.

Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian general killed in an airstrike in Baghdad, was in the eyes of the US a shadowy figure who was responsible for the deaths of American troops in Iraq.

On Wednesday, twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani killed and injured dozens of people in the Iranian city of Kerman, according to state media.

On Wednesday, twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani killed and injured dozens of people in the Iranian city of Kerman, according to state media.

WASHINGTON – For years, the U.S. military kept close tabs on Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani. Every day. Whom he met. What he planned. The mayhem he plotted. Until Thursday, it had held its fire ...