Commander killed U.S. Department of State official `` There were multiple attack plans for U.S. diplomats, '' Jan. 4: 08:40
A U.S. State Department official told NHK and others about why the United States killed the commander of Iran's elite troops. And emphasized that the American attack was for self-defense.
The U.S. announced that it had carried out and killed Iraqi capital Baghdad, targeting and attacking Iran's elite troops, the commander of the Revolutionary Guard, Soleimani, but did not disclose the details of the attack.
A U.S. State Department official told NHK and other sources on Tuesday that "Commander Soleimani was in Baghdad because he was planning multiple attacks on Americans and their facilities."
He also said that the planned attack was aimed at U.S. diplomats and soldiers in the Middle East, as well as facilities where Americans live.``Analysis of the information could have cost hundreds of people. '' He emphasized that the American attack was for self-defense.
He added that "Iran has refused to talk.Their efforts, including Prime Minister Abe and President Macron, have failed to make a better decision for Iran's supreme leader." Asked to respond to the dialogue.