US Fears Iran Plotting Attacks on Officials Amid Regional Tensions
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The U.S. administration fears Iran is preparing attacks on American officials, while Iran believes the U.S. and Israel are planning a major offensive. The New York Times reports that escalating regional tensions, exacerbated by upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections, could lead to full-scale conflict. Intelligence suggests Iran's Unit 840 may be involved in retaliatory plots against U.S. targets. The situation is fraught with the risk of miscalculation, potentially igniting wider hostilities.
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- US fears Iran is preparing attacks on American officials, including ambassadors.
- Iran believes the US and Israel are planning a large-scale attack on Iran.
- The New York Times reports the Middle East conflict is entering a dangerous new phase.
- Upcoming elections in the US and Israel increase the risk of conflict escalation.
- Iran's Unit 840 is reportedly involved in plots targeting US representatives.
- A senior European official warned any incident could trigger a major war.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is concerned that Iran is in the advanced stages of preparing attacks against American officials. This comes as Tehran believes the U.S. and Israel are readying a large-scale assault to force Iran to comply with American demands, according to The New York Times on Sunday, October 25. The newspaper assesses that the Middle East conflict is entering a new, dangerous phase, with upcoming elections in the U.S. and Israel increasing the risk of either side using an incident to reignite full-scale hostilities.
U.S. intelligence suggests Iran may be planning assassinations of U.S. ambassadors in the Middle East and American officials within the United States. Such operations are attributed to Iran's Unit 840, which has been linked to kidnappings and murders abroad. The motive is reportedly retaliation for the elimination of top IRGC and Iranian regime figures during a recent 12-day war.
A senior European official told the NYT that even a single shot perceived as an assassination attempt on an American representative could trigger a major war. Similarly, an accidental explosion near an Iranian leadership bunker could have severe consequences. The upcoming elections further complicate the situation, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might order a new strike on Iran, believing his successor would not take such a step. President Trump, meanwhile, might seek to assert his authority as commander-in-chief despite war's unpopularity.
The NYT cautions about the dangers of faulty or incomplete intelligence and misinterpreting adversary intentions, citing the Cuban Missile Crisis and the U.S. invasion of Iraq as examples where intelligence played a critical role in decision-making.
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