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References
- ↑ "US charges IRGC official, others in Iran-backed plot to assassinate journalist". Reuters. 2024-10-22.
- ↑ "Iranian general charged in alleged plot to kill New York-based journalist". ABC News.
- ↑ Staff, Al Jazeera. "US charges Iranian official in alleged plot to kill activist in New York". Al Jazeera.