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Bill USA

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4. THAI authorities arrest 3 Iranians in botched bomb attack of Israeli diplomats
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 07:37 PM
Feb 2012
http://www.smh.com.au/world/bungling-bombers-wanted-to-kill-israeli-diplomats-police-say-20120216-1tbpq.html


THAI authorities say three Iranians arrested over a botched bomb plot in Bangkok were planning to attack Israeli diplomats with explosive devices stuck on vehicles.

The disclosure will bolster Israel's claims Iran has launched a covert campaign of terror from the Middle East to Asia.

''I can tell you that the target was specific and aimed at Israeli diplomatic staff,'' Thailand's police chief, General Prewpan Dhamapong, said.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/bungling-bombers-wanted-to-kill-israeli-diplomats-police-say-20120216-1tbpq.html#ixzz1mahoh0PV



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