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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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Colin Clarke

J.J. Klaver

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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.

Introduction

3min

Hezbollah Cells in the United States and Funding Terrorism

3min

Recent Events in Sweden and Iran

8min

Predicting the Future of US-Iranian Relations and Threats Against the FBI

17min

Trump's Claims about FBI and Political Involvement

4min

The Realistic Possibility of Defunding the FBI

3min

In the aftermath of the Salman Rushdie attack Colin Clarke of the Soufan Group gives his assessment of Iran's capability to strike within the US. Jeanne Meserve also talks with FBI veteran J.J. Klaver about the impact ongoing attacks may be having on the bureau and its work.

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