The Killing of Qassem Suleimani

The strike against the leader of Iran’s élite Quds Force was the most provocative U.S. act in confronting Iran since the 1979 revolution. View in browser | Update your preferences Our Columnists The Killing of Qassem Suleimani Is Tantamount to an Act of War The death of the leader of Iran’s élite Quds Force capped a week of hostilities between the United States and Iran which escalated with lightning speed. By Robin Wright A Reporter at Large The Shadow Commander From 2013: Qassem Suleimani is the Iranian operative who has been reshaping the Middle East. Now he’s directing Assad’s war in Syria. By Dexter Filkins Q. & A. The Meaning of Qassem Suleimani’s Death On the commander’s role within Iran’s regime, the importance of his actions throughout the Middle East, and how Iran is likely to respond. By Isaac Chotiner From the Magazine Annals of Immigration A Translation Crisis at the Border For migrants who speak Mayan languages, a grassroots group of interpreters is often their only hope for receiving asylum. By Rachel Nolan Culture and More The Current Cinema Paris on the Brink in “Les Misérables” In Ladj Ly’s film, set in a tough suburb, even everyday scenes vibrate with a sense that things are about to explode. By Anthony Lane Less Is More Dept. Linda Boström Knausgård’s Post-“Struggle” IKEA Trip After being depicted in books by her ex-husband, Karl Ove, the poet has written a pointedly short novel, and has a new boyfriend who asks her what she’s thinking about. By Katy Waldman Humor from The New Yorker Daily Shouts Torture Devices Designed by My Inner Monologue Pastry-drip torture, the wheel of regrets of things you said at work, pillow-boarding, and other self-created instruments of agony. By Irving Ruan and Eugenia Viti Daily Cartoon Friday, January 3rd By Avi Steinberg Sign up for more newsletters from The New Yorker. Visit The New Yorker shop. Question about your subscription? Contact Customer Care. New Yorker digital subscribers get unlimited access to everything on newyorker.com. Log in to your account here. We’d love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions to TNYinbox@newyorker.com. This e-mail was sent to you by The New Yorker. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, NewYorker@newsletters.newyorker.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2019. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.