Risen, James

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January 16, 2020

44:17

Leaked Intelligence Reports Reveal The Vast Power Iran Wields In Iraq

Intercept journalist James Risen says new documents show how Iran has embedded itself in the politics of its neighbor — and that the late Gen. Soleimani oversaw Iran's proxy wars in Iraq and Syria.

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October 14, 2014

42:53

Journalist Talks Confidential Sources, Getting Subpoenaed And His New Book.

James Risen could face prison for refusing to reveal his source for a story about a botched CIA operation intended to sabotage Iran's nuclear weapons program. His new book is Pay Any Price.

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James Risen

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James Risen

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Leaked Intelligence Reports Reveal The Vast Power Iran Wields In Iraq

Journalist Talks Confidential Sources, Getting Subpoenaed And His New Book.

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