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The Threat Matrix
Aug 25, 2022
Colin Clarke, an expert on Iran's capability to strike within the US, discusses recent attacks and their use of proxy relationships. FBI veteran J.J. Klaver talks about the impact ongoing attacks may have on the bureau and its work. Topics include Hezbollah cells in the US, recent events involving Sweden and Iran, and threats against the FBI. The podcast also explores President Trump's claims about the FBI and the realistic possibility of defunding the agency.
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Quick takeaways
- Iran has the capability to communicate with individuals remotely and can encourage or lay out the details of a plot for them to execute.
- Threats against the FBI not only jeopardize the safety of agents and their families but also risk undermining the agency's ability to carry out its duties effectively.
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Assessment of Iran's Capability to Attack within the U.S.
Colin Clark, Director of Research at the Sufon Group, discusses the recent attack on Salman Rushdie and the possibility of Iran's involvement. He highlights how Iran has the capability to communicate with individuals remotely and can encourage or lay out the details of a plot for them to execute. Clark also mentions the existence of Hezbollah networks in the U.S. and their involvement in revenue-generating schemes to fund terrorism.
