Iran assumes Israeli-American attack inevitable, says security official

Iranian news agency Fars quotes a security official stating that Iran operates under the assumption an American-Israeli attack is inevitable and that U.S. diplomatic moves are untrustworthy. Iranian leaders have concluded American Middle East policy is dictated from Tel Aviv, with Israel blocking any diplomatic solution. The official said growing pressure exists among the Iranian public for decisive action based on self-defense rights. If widespread war and assassinations occur, attacking American political targets and other involved parties will be considered legitimate action.