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Iran Planning Assassinations of US Diplomats, Officials, Report Says
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Iran is reportedly planning to assassinate US diplomats and officials, with Americans deemed "fair game" due to past Israeli and US actions, according to Iranian officials cited by The New York Times. US intelligence confirms Iran is increasing efforts to target Americans, with plots reaching advanced stages, as detailed in a memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Some US officials believe Iranian operatives in the US may exaggerate their attack capabilities.
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- Iran is planning assassination plots targeting US diplomats and officials, according to Iranian officials.
- Americans are considered "fair game" by Iran in retaliation for alleged Israeli and US attacks.
- US intelligence confirms Iran is significantly increasing efforts to target American officials and citizens.
- Plots for lethal attacks against US government personnel have reached advanced stages, a US official confirmed.
- A US official warned that Iranian operatives in the US might exaggerate their attack capabilities.
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