NEW: Trump administration hawks have spent the last two weeks screaming about an increased threat from Iran. But U.S. intelligence officials assess that Iran’s aggressive moves came in response to the administration’s own actions.

NEW: Trump administration hawks have spent the last two weeks screaming about an increased threat from Iran. But U.S. intelligence officials assess that Iran’s aggressive moves came in response to the administration’s own actions. https://t.co/APOPtTttPO

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