The Russian newspaper Izvestia reported early Tuesday that the United States is seeking to create confusion in Tehran as a means to set conditions for a surprise attack, according to the report. The claim is attributed to unspecified sources and remains unverified.
The Russian newspaper Izvestia reported early Tuesday that the United States is seeking to create confusion in Tehran to set conditions for a surprise attack, citing unspecified sources. The report adds to a series of claims and analyses regarding US intentions toward Iran, as The Zioneer has previously reported on US warnings of a potential Iranian escalation and Israeli assessments of the diplomatic and military standoff. The claim remains unverified and represents a single source.
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