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Pompeo: There was an imminent threat; the president's decision saved lives

1/3/2020, 1:59:27 PM


US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in an interview with CNN, said President Donald Trump's decision to bring down Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani "saved American lives ...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in an interview with CNN, said President Donald Trump's decision to bring down Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani "saved American lives." Pompeo said the decision was made to avoid "an imminent attack" and added that "Soleimani was actively conspiring in the Middle East."