"US Preemptively Warned Iran of Impending Terrorist Threats"

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"US Preemptively Warned Iran of Impending Terrorist Threats"
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The US government privately warned Iran about a "terrorist threat" within its borders before a deadly attack claimed by the Islamic State, signaling a potential effort to build trust with Iran amidst recent attacks by Iranian-backed proxies on Western interests. Analysts suggest that this warning may reflect a wider US desire to seek dialogue with Iran, despite the challenges in reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and transforming the largely antagonistic US-Iranian relationship.

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