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"U.S. Boosts Trump Security Amid Rising Iranian Assassination Threats"

The Biden administration alerted the Secret Service of an unspecified threat from Iran against Donald Trump before an unrelated assassination attempt on the former president in Pennsylvania. U.S. officials have long warned of Iran's desire to avenge the 2020 killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. Despite increased security measures, a 20-year-old shooter fired at Trump during a rally, though no ties to Iran were found. The U.S. continues to prioritize national security against Iranian threats targeting current and former officials.

via The Washington Post|

#assassination-attempt #donald-trump #iran

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Biden Administration Secretly Warned Iran Before ISIS Attack, U.S. Officials Say

The Biden administration privately warned Iran about a potential terrorist threat before the Jan. 3 ISIS terror attacks in Kerman, which killed over 80 people. The warning, based on actionable intelligence, was issued a week prior to the bombings at a ceremony commemorating the death of Qasem Soleimani. The U.S. has a longstanding "duty to warn" policy to alert governments about potential lethal threats, and while Iranian officials did not immediately respond to the warning, it remains unclear if they took any steps to thwart the attacks. The U.S. has previously communicated with Iran regarding potential threats, and the administration continues to maintain an adversarial relationship with Iran.

via CBS News|

#biden-administration #iran #isis

world-news2 years ago•6 min saved

"Iran Vows Retaliation Following Deadly Attacks at Suleimani Memorial"

Iran experienced its deadliest attack since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, with twin blasts in Kerman killing at least 84 people and injuring 284 others near the burial site of military commander Qasem Soleimani. The perpetrators remain unidentified, but Iranian officials have accused Israel, which has not commented on the allegations. The U.S. has denied involvement and suggested ISIS may be responsible, given the nature of the attack. The incident exacerbates regional tensions amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with Iran-backed militias also involved. The attack has sparked internal and external pressure on Iran's government to respond, highlighting the nation's security vulnerabilities.

via CNN|

#iran #israel #kerman-explosions

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"Deadly Twin Blasts Strike Soleimani Memorial Ceremony, Killing Dozens in Iran"

At least 73 individuals were killed and 170 injured in explosions near the grave of Qasem Soleimani in Kerman, Iran. The cause of the blasts is under investigation, with uncertainty about whether it was a gas explosion or a terrorist attack. The incident occurred on the anniversary of Soleimani's death by a US airstrike. Soleimani was a significant figure in Iran's military operations abroad.

via CNN|

#explosion #iran #kerman

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Double Life: The Iranian Insider and British Spy Executed for Uncovering Iran's Secrets.

Secret files reveal that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), led by Qasem Soleimani until his death in 2020, has seized control of the country's economy through a network of front companies and strategic investments. The IRGC has been accused of terrorizing the West and targeting Iranian dissidents around the world. The organization is controlled by Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and has grown in power since Soleimani's death.

via The Times|

#ali-khamenei #economy #iran