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An Astounding Tale of CIA Ops Against Iran
Former CIA operative Kevin Chalker touts his exploits in The New Yorker to "repair his reputation"
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Jeff Stein
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Netanyahu Scapegoats Mossad for Iran War Shortcomings
Defenders of Mossad chief David Barnea say his scenario for a popular Iranian uprising was undercut by last-minute objections from Erdoğan and Trump
Mar 31
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Yossi Melman
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White House Bunker Mystery Solved?
Trump says new ballroom will include “massive” underground bunker to protect from drone attacks
Mar 30
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Michael Isikoff
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New in SpyWeek: Intelligence Muddle Amid Trump Invasion Moves, Israeli Escalation
Late Mossad chief warned air attacks were “a gift” to Iran. Trump ignored intel consensus on Hormuz, ground invasion, need for allies
Mar 30
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Jeff Stein
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Trump Needs an Escape Hatch
Former senior CIA paramilitary officer and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Mick Mulroy says Trump's options are both dwindling…
Mar 28
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Jeff Stein
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A War Game to Remember
In a 2002 war game simulating an invasion of Iran, a US naval task force was sunk in minutes, so commanders changed the rules to win. Which one has…
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New in SpyWeek: Iran Intel Muddle Deepens
Trump and his intelligence agencies appear far apart as president threatens drastic escalation.
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Could Al-Qaeda Chief Be Part of an Iran War Deal?
The Islamic Republic has sheltered FBI’s Most Wanted terrorist Saif al-Adel for decades
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Gabbard, Ratcliffe Struggle with Iran War Questions in Hill Appearance
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