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IRGC-Linked Terror Suspect Accused of Plotting to Assassinate Ivanka Trump
An Iraqi national with alleged ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been accused of plotting to assassinate Ivanka Trump in retaliation for President Trump ordering the 2020 drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down as Director of National Intelligence to support her husband as he battles an extremely rare form of bone cancer. Her resignation will take effect June 30, 2026.
Qatar Joins U.S.-Backed Push To Advance Iran War Talks, Officials Say
A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with the United States in an effort to help advance negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran and resolving key outstanding issues, according to a source cited by Reuters.
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