Among U.S. soldiers who were injured and people who lost loved ones due to the war in Iraq, there are some who see the death of General Suleimani as a step towards justice.

General Suleimani was killed in early January by a U.S. missile strike. According to a report by CBS news affiliate WRBL, the White House stated that Suleimani was killed in order to prevent future imminent attacks orchestrated by the general.

U.S. servicemembers, veterans and their families who have been seeking to hold Iran accountable for contributing to IED attacks in Iraq believe Suleimani may have had a hand in supplying weapons to Iraqi combatants. WRBL reports that, according to military officials, General Suleimani was responsible for orchestrating a campaign of IED blasts during the Iraq War. As many as 600 U.S. service members are estimated to have been killed by these attacks, with hundreds more left injured.

One soldier who was inside of a Humvee in Baghdad when the vehicle was hit by an improvised bomb told the New York Times that he lost his legs in the blast. Although the molten copper bomb was launched by militia members, he and dozens of other soldiers who had been similarly injured attempted to pursue justice in federal court by suing Iran’s government.

According to these soldiers, Iran provided many of the dangerous weapons such as IEDs or EFPs used to maim or kill U.S. troops. General Suleimani has been tied to many of these sophisticated weapons.

Background on IEDs

An IED, or improvised explosive device, is a weapon that is capable of detonating and causing catastrophic damage and injuries. These devices are often used as roadside bombs in order to target Humvees, tanks, and other military vehicles. According to one estimate, IED blasts were responsible for over 60 percent of the deaths caused by the Iraq War.

In addition to IEDs, EFPs may also have been supplied to militia members by Iran. These explosively formed penetrators are capable of being fired from a distance of 100 yards and may pierce armor.

Under Soleimani’s leadership, IEDs and EFPs became much more sophisticated, according to a report by the Washington Post. Many of these devices were made using explosives that melted copper plate into molten bullets. When the devices exploded, they sent molten copper slugs and shrapnel through vehicles and bodies.

U.S. soldiers who were injured by IEDs or EFPs may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the government of Iran due to their potential involvement with militia groups. Families of U.S. service members who were killed by these devices may also be able to file harmful death lawsuits. Victims who pursue litigation may be able to recover compensation for injuries, medical expenses, disability, loss of earning capacity, wrongful death, and other damages related to the effects of IED blasts.

If you or a loved one was injured or killed by an IED or EFP while fighting in the Iraq or Afghanistan wars, legal recourse is available. Get help now by filling out the form on this page for a FREE case evaluation.

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