USA: Tehran to assassinate US-ambassador in South Africa

Shafaq News / The United States accused Iran of planning to assassinate the American ambassador in South Africa, in response to the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad at the beginning of this year.

An informed source said, "The American authorities and the ambassador have been aware of the threats against her since March," according to the American newspaper, Politico.

The source pointed out that "the Iranian government is involved in this case, and the assassination of the ambassador is one of the possible options as a measure to respond to the killing of Soleimani."

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Ali Khamenei, said earlier that his country will not “forget the killing of the Revolutionary Guard Commander in Iraq by United States,” indicating that Iran will deal a "similar blow" to the Americans.

Tensions have escalated between Washington and Tehran following the killing of the former commander of the Quds Force, Qassem Soleimani, in a US raid in Baghdad earlier this year.

It is noteworthy that "Lana Marks" is 66 years old, and has represented her country in South Africa since last October. She has had a close relationship with Trump for years. Supporters of the Republican president see her as a successful businesswoman.