Iran Plots Revenge, U.S. Says. Officials Say Intercepted Message to Militants Orders Reprisals in Iraq if Syria Hit

The U.S. has intercepted communications between Iran and Shiite militants in Iraq involving orders to the militia groups to attack the U.S. Embassy and other U.S. interests in Baghdad in the event of an American strike in Syria. Julian Barnes has more. Photo: AP.

Military officials have been trying to predict the range of possible responses from Syria, Iran and their allies. U.S. officials said they are on alert for Iran’s fleet of small, fast boats in the Persian Gulf, where American warships are positioned. U.S. officials also fear Hezbollah could attack the U.S. Embassy in Beirut.

While the U.S. has moved military resources in the region for a possible strike, it has other assets in the area that would be ready to respond to any reprisals by Syria, Iran or its allies. Full Story Here

The Independent leads: ‘Fear and loathing in St. Petersburg’. It says ‘leaders remain as far apart as ever over Syria’ at the G20 summit. We look, too, at reactions in the Arab press to the diplomatic stalemate. Iran, meanwhile, is planning to attack US embassies and interests in Baghdad if there is military strike, according to the Wall Street Journal. And we look at a cartoon in the Chinese press focusing on how some Syrians must feel as they look on.
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ADDING: I HIGHLY DOUBT anything was intercepted.. Remember, this is a Lame Stream Narrative Report here!

U.S. ALREADY STAGING FOR… NEXT TARGET IRAN!