Earlier this week, defense officials told CNN new intelligence showed Iran has been moving short range ballistic missiles into Iraq. The head of Iran's elite Quds military force suggested Friday that retaliation for US crimes may come from "people from your own house." President Donald Trump, who reportedly asked for military options to deal with Iran in November, tweeted last week that he will "hold Iran responsible" should any Americans be killed. 'Twisted intelligence'Vinograd raised another concern, telling CNN, "Trump and members of his team have fabricated or twisted intelligence, including on Iran to suit personal or political objectives. CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the B-52 bombers dispatched to the region were nuclear armed.

Source: CNN January 01, 2021 22:41 UTC