Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Iran Planned To Attack U.S. And Israeli Targets In Kenya

Two Iranians From Elite Revolutionary Guard Unit Arrested In Kenya While 'Plotting To Attack U.S., Israeli And British Targets' -- Daily Mail

Two Iranians who led authorities to a cache of explosives after their arrest planned to attack Israeli, U.S., British or Saudi targets inside Kenya, officials said on Monday.

The two are believed to be members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Quds Force, an elite and secretive unit that acts against foreign interests, one of the officials said.

The foiled attack appeared to fit into a global pattern of alleged plots by Iranian agents. Previous plots were uncovered in the U.S. - against Saudi Arabia's ambassador - as well as in Thailand, Azerbaijan and India.

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More News On Iran Planning To Attack U.S. And Israeli Targets In Kenya

Iran agents planned to hit US and British targets in Kenya -- The Telegraph
Kenya official: Iranian agents planned attack against Israeli, U.S. targets -- Haaretz/AP
Iranians Planned to Attack US, Israeli Targets in Kenya: Officials -- ABC News
Israel accuses Iran of plotting attacks in Kenya -- AFP
Kenya Arrests Iranian Terrorists who Targeted Israelis -- Arutz Sheva

My Comment: This case is raising concerns in a number of capitals.

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