'Referring to the growing body of evidence which points to a US campaign against the Islamic Republic, Russ Baker said, “This is not idle speculation. It fits a pattern that repeatedly preceded previous hostilities.”

The award-winning investigative journalist said Iran has never been given the opportunity to defend itself against the accusations. “In addition, examination of many of the plaintiff assertions shows that they may misrepresent circumstantial evidence.”

Baker added that the cascading alarmist propaganda against Iran correspond to the false assertions leveled against Iraq to justify the invasion of the country.'

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