Why Obama, Bush, and Bibi All Passed on Killing Soleimani

The Iranian general was in American crosshairs before. But nobody could begin to be sure what would come next if Soleimani were killed, and no scenario looked good.

Betsy Swan 

Former Political Reporter

Christopher Dickey 

World News Editor

Noga Tarnopolsky

Erin Banco 

National Security Reporter

Published Jan. 3 2020 4:59PM EST 

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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Christopher Dickey

World News Editor

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Noga Tarnopolsky

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Erin Banco

National Security Reporter

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