Positive impactcontested
Removed a commander tied to attacks on U.S. forces.
The administration said Soleimani directed lethal operations against Americans and posed imminent threats.
Negative impactsubstantiated
Triggered Iranian retaliation and injuries to U.S. troops.
Iran fired ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases hosting U.S. forces; ~110 service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries. In the tense aftermath Iran accidentally shot down a civilian airliner, killing 176.