Iranian intervention in Iraq In response to the death of Qasem Soleimani, U.S. President Donald Trump tweets an image of an American flag. He later defends the airstrike, claiming Soleimani "was both hated and feared" in Iran and "should have been taken out many years ago." Trump defends killing, says Iranian general 'should have been taken out' years ago © NBC News Sources: NBC News The Hill
