1. I used Grok to make a list of every time Iran attacked and killed Americans. It spans from 1979 through June 2025. The list. Is so long that it will take multiple tweets. Here:

—- Compiling a definitive list of every attack on Americans attributed to Iran, whether directly conducted, funded, or directed, is complex due to Iran’s policy of plausible deniability, the use of proxy groups, and the varying degrees of evidence across incidents. Iran has been designated a State Sponsor of Terrorism by the U.S. since 1984, and its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), particularly the Quds Force, is known to support groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and others. Below is a detailed, chronological list of notable attacks on Americans (civilians, military, or officials) that have been attributed to Iran or its proxies, based on available open-source information, including U.S. government reports, declassified documents, and credible analyses. Each entry includes the date, location, description, and attribution, with notes on evidence or uncertainty where applicable.
Notes on Methodology and Limitations
•Attribution: Iran’s involvement is often indirect, through funding, training, arming, or directing proxy groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, Kata’ib Hezbollah, Houthis, or Iraqi Shia militias. Direct Iranian attacks are rare but noted where applicable.
•Evidence: I rely on U.S. State Department reports, CIA declassified documents, court rulings, and credible sources like the Federation of American Scientists, but some claims lack conclusive proof due to classified intelligence or conflicting narratives. I note where attribution is speculative or contested.
•Scope: The list focuses on attacks targeting Americans, not broader Iranian terrorism (e.g., against Israel or other nations) unless Americans were explicitly targeted. It includes both fatal and non-fatal attacks.
•Timeframe: Covers 1979 (Iranian Revolution) to June 13, 2025, based on available data.
•Skepticism: I critically assess sources, as some may reflect U.S. biases or incomplete intelligence. Unverified claims from X posts or less credible outlets are flagged as inconclusive.
List of Attacks on Americans Attributed to Iran or Iran-Backed Groups
1979–1980: Early Post-Revolution Attacks
1November 15, 1979 – Chicago, USA
◦Description: Small bomb exploded on an American Airlines flight to Dulles Airport. No fatalities, but the attack was linked to Iranian operatives.
◦Attribution: CIA declassified documents suggest Iranian involvement, possibly as retaliation for U.S. support of the Shah. Evidence is circumstantial, based on intelligence intercepts.
◦Note: Low casualty count and lack of public claim make this less certain.
2February 14, 1979 – Tehran, Iran
◦Description: U.S. Embassy seized by ~200 armed men; one U.S. Marine wounded. Attackers left after two hours.
◦Attribution: Directly tied to Iranian revolutionary forces, though not necessarily state-directed. The wounded Marine was later kidnapped from a hospital as reprisal but released the next day.
◦Note: Chaotic post-revolution context makes central government involvement unclear.
3June 3, 1980 – Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA
◦Description: U.S. Army Colonel, a former adviser to Iranian intelligence under the Shah, wounded by gunmen in a car. A caller with a “foreign accent” threatened further attacks.
◦Attribution: CIA documents link to Iranian operatives, likely retaliating against U.S. personnel tied to the Shah’s regime. Evidence is not conclusive.
◦Note: Domestic attack raises questions about Iranian reach in the U.S., but sparse details limit certainty.
1980s: Rise of Hezbollah and Middle East Attacks 2.
4 September 26, 1980 – Beirut, Lebanon
◦Description: U.S. Embassy rocketed, causing property damage but no injuries. The Mujahidin group claimed responsibility.
◦Attribution: CIA attributes to Islamic Amal, an Iran-backed Shia militia. Iran’s role is likely funding and arming, not direct execution.
◦Note: Early example of Iran’s use of proxies in Lebanon.
5October 23, 1983 – Beirut, Lebanon
◦Description: Suicide bombing of U.S. Marine barracks killed 241 U.S. military personnel (220 Marines, 18 sailors, 3 soldiers). A simultaneous attack killed 58 French troops.
◦Attribution: Hezbollah, with Iranian funding, training, and direction via the IRGC. A U.S. federal court (2003) ruled Iran liable, citing IRGC support. Islamic Jihad, a Hezbollah alias, claimed responsibility.
◦Note: One of the deadliest attacks on Americans, with strong evidence of Iran’s role via intercepted communications and defector testimony.
6September 20, 1984 – Beirut, Lebanon
◦Description: U.S. Embassy Annex car bomb killed 2 Americans and 21 others, injuring 60, including U.S. and UK ambassadors.
◦Attribution: Radical Shia group, likely Hezbollah, with Iranian support. Islamic Jihad claimed credit. CIA documents confirm Iran’s role in funding and logistics.
◦Note: Pattern of Hezbollah targeting U.S. diplomatic facilities in Lebanon.
7January 8, 1984 – Beirut, Lebanon
◦Description: U.S. Marine helicopter landing party at U.S. Embassy fired upon; one Marine killed.
◦Attribution: Radical Shias, likely Iran-backed, targeting Multinational Force members. CIA assesses Iranian support via Hezbollah or Amal.
◦Note: Smaller-scale attack but part of ongoing targeting of U.S. forces.
8January 8, 1985 – West Beirut, Lebanon
◦Description: Terry A. Anderson, AP Chief Correspondent, kidnapped by radical Shias. Held until 1991.
◦Attribution: Islamic Jihad (Hezbollah alias) claimed credit. CIA and U.S. State Department link to Hezbollah with Iranian backing.
◦Note: Part of a series of kidnappings targeting Americans in Lebanon.
9January 16, 1985 – Beirut, Lebanon
◦Description: Lawrence Jenco, U.S. citizen and Director of Catholic Relief Services, kidnapped. Released in 1986.
◦Attribution: Islamic Jihad (Hezbollah) with Iranian support, per CIA.
◦Note: Iran’s role is funding and sanctuary for Hezbollah operatives.
10March 16, 1985 – Beirut, Lebanon
◦Description: American University of Beirut (AUB) Dean of Agriculture, David Sutherland, kidnapped outside Beirut Airport.
◦Attribution: Pro-Iranian radical Shias, likely Hezbollah, per CIA.
◦Note: Consistent with Iran-backed hostage-taking campaign.
11June 14, 1985 – Athens/Algiers/Beirut
◦Description: TWA Flight 847 hijacked by pro-Iranian radical Shias; U.S. Navy diver Robert Stethem killed. Many passengers held hostage by Hezbollah.
◦Attribution: Hezbollah, with Iranian contact and support, per CIA declassified documents.
◦Note: High-profile attack with clear Iranian logistical backing.
1990s: Global Reach and Khobar Towers
12June 25, 1996 – Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
◦Description: Khobar Towers bombing killed 19 U.S. Air Force personnel and injured 498, including civilians.
◦Attribution: Saudi Hezbollah, directed and funded by IRGC and Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), per FBI and U.S. court rulings (2006). Former FBI Deputy Director Dale Watson confirmed Iran’s role, citing forensic evidence and detainee statements.
◦Note: Strong evidence, including a U.S. federal judge ruling Iran responsible, makes this a clear case of Iranian direction.
2000s: Iraq and Afghanistan Insurgencies
132003–2011 – Iraq (Multiple Attacks)
◦Description: Numerous attacks on U.S. forces by Iran-backed Shia militias, including Kata’ib Hezbollah, Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq, and Mahdi Army. Notable incidents:
▪January 20, 2007 – Karbala, Iraq: Shia militia raided a provincial headquarters, killing 5 U.S. soldiers.

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