US officials: Iranian agents likely operating inside United States
US officials say intelligence suggests Iranian agents may be present in the US, but Tehran's ambitions exceed its capabilities, according to the New York Times.
Key Takeaways
AIUS officials have said they possess intelligence indicating that Iranian agents are likely operating inside the United States.
According to the New York Times, officials stated that Iran's ability to carry out attacks on American targets is limited, as Tehran's ambitions surpass its actual capabilities.
In a related development, US intelligence has observed a significant increase in Iranian efforts to target American diplomats and officials in the Middle East and elsewhere, noting that some assassination plots have reached "advanced stages."