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Trump Admin Inflated Iran Intel, U.S. Officials Say

HYPED

John Bolton and other Team Trump hawks are trumpeting intelligence that Tehran is readying attacks on U.S. forces. They’re exaggerating the threat, officials tell The Daily Beast.

Former Political Reporter

Former Senior Researcher

Published May 7 2019 8:30PM EDT

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Betsy Swan

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

Adam Rawnsley

Adam Rawnsley

Former Senior Researcher

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