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FBI Counterintelligence Team Purged Before Iran Military Operation
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FBI Director Kash Patel dismissed a dozen agents from the counterintelligence unit monitoring Iranian threats just days before a significant U.S. military operation in Iran. The firings were reportedly linked to the agents' involvement in the investigation of former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.
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2026-03-07
Rep. Grace Meng raises concerns about Patel's firings
2026-03-08
FBI Director Patel fires agents from counterintelligence unit
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