Israel-Iran War: Iran’s Quds Force Commander, Esmail Qaani, has been missing since Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut last week. Qaani, who succeeded Qassem Soleimani, had travelled to Lebanon following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli forces. There is speculation about his possible death, but no official confirmation has been made. Qaani’s disappearance would be a significant blow to Iran’s influence in the region, as he oversees Tehran’s alliances with Hezbollah, Iraqi militias, and other paramilitary groups.
