This archive report was first published on 6 January 2020.
Published on January 6, 2020, The New York Times reported on the killing of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, a high-ranking Iranian military leader.
Iran has promised 'severe revenge' against the United States for the killing, but what made Suleimani an American target in the first place?
According to The New York Times, Suleimani was a key figure in Iran's military and intelligence operations, and his death has sent shockwaves throughout the region.
Helene Cooper contributed reporting to the article.
