Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) released the following statement regarding the recent US airstrike killing Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force. 

"The Iranian Quds Force Commander, Qassem Soleimani, was killed in an airstrike at the Baghdad Airport yesterday at the direction of President Trump. Soleimani is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American soldiers in the Middle East, and bringing him to justice is a win for America and for freedom around the world. The President's response was firm, decisive, and appropriate given Iran’s aggression in the area, and I am grateful to our military for successfully executing the mission.

That said, Americans at home and abroad should remain vigilant. We know the Iranian government is eager to strike back, and if they choose to do so, they will go after our most vulnerable citizens and assets. The Iranians would be smart to proceed with extreme caution. Our military presence in the Middle East remains strong, and further aggression against us will not be tolerated.”