Some Iranian officials, probably including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, have changed their calculus and are now more willing to conduct an attack in the United States
James Clapper: “Some Iranian officials, probably including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, have changed their calculus and are now more…”
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Clapper discusses Iran's increased willingness to attack the U.S.
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