Striking Soleimani: the head of the octopus - analysis

The US was faced with a tactical quandary: whether or not to take out a leader knowing it will cause instability and that he will be replaced.

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper leaves after a press briefing at Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., December 20, 2019

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper leaves after a press briefing at Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., December 20, 2019

(photo credit: REUTERS/YURI GRIPAS)

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