welcome back everybody. we are awaiting reaction from the pentagon after iran confirmed the leader of its secretive elite qods force travelled to russia to discuss a shipment of weapons general qassem soleimani making a trip to russia last month even meeting with russian leaders despite sanctions and an international travel ban. soleimani is also accused of being behind the deaths of hundreds of american soldiers in iraq. joining us now with more insights and reaction retired air force general mcanerny. thanks for being here. >> thanks for having me. >> it seems unbelievable at a time when we're hearing this commander met with russian