The Justice Department charged a member of Iran’s IRGC for plotting “the murder of former National Security Adviser John Bolton, likely in retaliation for the January 2020 death of IRGC-Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani”. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warned that “should Iran attack any of our citizens, to include those who continue to serve the United States or those who formerly served, Iran will face severe consequences”.  Iran’s diplomatic spokesperson condemned the allegation as “baseless” and cautioned “against any action against Iranian citizens under the pretext of such ridiculous accusations”.