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Secret Dinner Plans Military Strike Against Iran

6/17/2025

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In late April, a clandestine dinner in Washington brought together Trump officials, U.S. intelligence analysts, and Iranian dissidents to strategize a military strike on Iran, spurred by escalating Israeli attacks. They crafted a targeting timeline mirroring Israel's recent operations against Iran's military and nuclear assets, yet three critical steps remain unfulfilled.

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In late April, a clandestine dinner in Washington brought together Trump officials, U.S. intelligence analysts, and Iranian dissidents to strategize a military strike on Iran, spurred by escalating Israeli attacks. They crafted a targeting timeline mirroring Israel's recent operations against Iran's military and nuclear assets, yet three critical steps remain unfulfilled.