Iran is sending emails to intimidate voters, US officials claim

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The message warns recipients with consequences if they don't vote for Trump in 2020 Presidential Election

US intelligence officials warned yesterday that Iran has been trying to interfere with the 2020 presidential election by sending threatening emails to American voters. In a surprise press confer...

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