Iran weighs plot to kill U.S. ambassador to South Africa
Iran is said to be contemplating an assassination attempt against America's ambassador to South Africa. The alleged plot has been detailed in intelligence papers which have been seen by U.S. intelligence and government officials. American officials say they have been aware of threats towards ambassador, Lana Marks, 66, since the spring but the intelligence detail has suddenly become more specific in recent weeks.
The Iranian embassy in South Africa's capital, Pretoria, is said to be involved in the plot according to Politico. Such a plot would act as a revenge attack after President Donald Trump decided to kill Qassem Soleimani, a powerful Iranian general, but it might also result in another tit for tat attack by Trump in a show of strength, particularly as the U.S. election approaches.
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