Esmail Qaani

Iraq seeks Saudi, Syrian ties as it faces pressure to rein in Iran-backed militias - analysis

Iraq’s militias have threatened US forces and Israel in the past. They have kidnapped journalists and carried out hundreds of attacks on the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi delivers a televised address after assuming office, in Baghdad, Iraq May 16, 2026.
 BRIGADIER-GENERAL Esmail Qaani, the head of the Revolutionary Guards Quds Force.

Quds force commander demands Israel leave Lebanon as Iran's deputy FM threatens Italy, Romania

IRGC Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani pictured in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026; illustrative.

Iran’s Quds Force chief Qaani demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon amid US-brokered deal

IRGC Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani pictured in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026; illustrative.

Iran's Quds Force chief Qaani warns US, Israel against escalation in Gaza, Lebanon


What is the current, quiet conversation between US and Iran? - opinion

Media reports indicate that Iran’s proxies have stopped attacking US interests after the visit of the Revolutionary Guards Quds Force Brig.-Gen. Esmail Qaani to Baghdad.

 BRIG.-GEN. ESMAIL Qaani, head of the Revolutionary Guards Quds Force: Media reports indicate that Iran’s proxies have stopped attacking US interests since the visit of Qaani to Baghdad in late January.

Israel 'terrified' of West Bank during Ramadan, says Iranian Quds Commander

Iranian Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani has lashed out at Israel, claiming that Israel is terrified of West Bank violence over Ramadan.

 Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, the head of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force, speaks during a ceremony marking the anniversary of the death of senior Iranian military commander Mohammad Hejazi, in Tehran, Iran April 14, 2022.

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 85?

Netanyahu claims 'possibility on movement' in hostage release deal • IDF names two more fallen soldiers in Gaza battles, five wounded

 An Israeli soldier stands on a hill during sunset, December 30, 2023

IRGC commander: October 7 was independently conducted by Palestinians

“Everything [Hamas] did [on October 7] was beautifully planned and executed,” Iranian Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani said, according to Iranian state media.

 Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, the head of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force, attends the funeral ceremony of senior adviser for Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Sayyed Razi Mousavi, who was killed in an Israeli air strike outside the Syrian capital Damascus, in Tehran, Iran December 28, 2023.

Iranian commander in Lebanon to coordinate with Hezbollah - report

Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists received specialized training from the Quds Force before the October 7 massacre.

 Esmail Qaani, the head of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force, speaks during a ceremony marking the anniversary of the death of senior Iranian military commander Mohammad Hejazi, in Tehran, Iran April 14, 2022

Quds Force commander: Israel doesn't dare to fire at Hezbollah

Multiple clashes have taken place along the Lebanese-Israeli border in the past year.

 IDF (Israel Defense Force) Artillery Corps seen firing into Lebanon, near the Israeli border with Lebanon, on August 6, 2021.

Iran’s IRGC Quds Force head threatens Israel

Qaani reveals important details about Hezbollah and Iran's role in Iraq and Yemen; praises recent attacks on Israel.

Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, the head of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force, speaks during a ceremony marking the anniversary of the death of senior Iranian military commander Mohammad Hejazi, in Tehran, Iran April 14, 2022.

Iran’s regime straining to cope with Soleimani’s absence

The new head of the IRGC Quds Force, Maj. Gen. Esmail Ghaani, eulogized Soleimani over the weekend. “Our enemies do not understand a language other than force so we must stand firm against them.”

IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani pray near the coffin of Qassem Soleimani in Tehran, last week.

Who is the new Qasem Soleimani? Meet Esmail Qaani

Born in Mashhad, 61-year-old Brig.-Gen. Esmail Qaani received his military training at the Imam Ali Officers Academy in Tehran. He joined the IRGC in his early 20s.

Esmail Qaani