President Trump Threatens Iran Over Alleged Plot On U.S. Ambassador

The transcript discusses a potential assassination plot by Iranian operatives targeting U.S. ambassador Lana Marks in South Africa. The plot is seen as retaliation for the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. President Trump has threatened a massive response if the ambassador is targeted. Lana Marks, a South African-born former CEO and Mar-a-Lago club member, was appointed as ambassador in October. The plot is believed to be motivated by her perceived personal connection to Trump.

What is the U.S. government's response to the potential threat against Ambassador Lana Marks?

• They have increased security around the ambassador.

• They have decided to withdraw the ambassador.

• They have issued a warning of a significant retaliatory attack on Iran.

• They have not taken any action.

What was Lana Marks' profession before becoming an ambassador?

• A politician

• A diplomat

• A lawyer

• A CEO of a handbag company

Why might Iran consider targeting Lana Marks?

• She has a military background.

• She has business interests in Iran.

• She is a close friend of President Trump.

• She has been involved in previous conflicts with Iran.

What event is believed to have prompted Iran's potential retaliation?

• A trade dispute between the U.S. and Iran

• The U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal

• The U.S. drone strike on Iranian General Qasem Soleimani

• Sanctions imposed by the U.S.

What was the immediate Iranian response following the U.S. drone strike on General Soleimani?

• A call for peace talks

• A cyber attack on U.S. infrastructure

• An Iranian missile strike on a U.S. air base

• A diplomatic protest