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An angle to consider is a "Throw Mama from the Train" scenario between Trump and Khomeini.
Maybe Soleimani represented a political rival to the Iranian regime - and the Iranians retaliate by taking out "US Swamp" assets overseas.
Both leaders act the movie out on Twitter, but ultimately war is averted and the tit-for-tat removes factions threatening to both sides.
Just an angle idea.