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The U.S. Intelligence Community released its 2021 Annual Threat Assessment on “the most direct, serious threats to the United States” — including a full section on the comprehensive threat posed by #Iran. @ODNIgov

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https://twitter.com/ODNIgov/status/1382007237871345664

“We assess that #Iran remains interested in developing networks [to attack Americans] inside the United States — an objective it has pursued for more than a decade.” @ODNIgov

U.S. sanctions increase our diplomatic leverage and hold Iran accountable for its actions.

“#Iran’s expertise and willingness to conduct aggressive cyber operations make it a significant threat to the security of US and allied networks and data.” @ODNIgov

U.S. sanctions increase our diplomatic leverage and hold Iran accountable for its actions.

“ISIS, al-Qa‘ida, and #Iran and its militant allies continue to plot terrorist attacks against US persons and interests, including to varying degrees in the United States.” @ODNIgov

U.S. sanctions increase our diplomatic leverage and hold Iran accountable for its actions.

“Iranian-backed Shia militias are likely to continue attacks against US targets…” @ODNIgov

U.S. sanctions increase our diplomatic leverage and hold Iran accountable for its actions.

“US law enforcement has arrested numerous individuals with connections to #Iran as agents of influence or for collecting information on Iranian dissidents in the United States.” @ODNIgov

U.S. sanctions increase our diplomatic leverage and hold Iran accountable for its actions.

“Iran has the ability to conduct attacks on critical infrastructure, as well as to conduct influence and espionage activities.” @ODNIgov

U.S. sanctions increase our diplomatic leverage and hold Iran accountable for its actions.

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