U.S. considering updating terrorism threat advisory after killing of top Iranian General; Pentagon orders thousands of U.S. troops to Mideast as Iran vows revenge for attack that killed General; Pompeo: Iranian General "was actively plotting in the region

Trump: Top Iranian General was plotting "imminent and sinister attacks" on Americans; Pentagon deploying thousands more troops to Mideast as Iran vows revenge for killing top General by U.S.; Source: U.S. intel learned Soleimani was planning specific attack son U.S. interests in multiple countries; U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman: "Damn right there is risk" after killing of top Iranian General; Trump: "We did not take action to start a war"; Iran threatens "crushing response" to U.S. killing of top General; Trump: Top Iranian General was plotting "imminent and sinister attacks" on Americans; Trump: "We do not seek regime change" in Iran; Sr. Admin Official: Trump made decision to target Soleimani within last couple of days; Panetta: We are closer to war with Iran now than we have been in the last 40 years; Trump Admin lawyers concluded Soleimani strike did not need congressional approval'; U.S. says Soleimani came from Damascus, was planning attacks on U.S. troops and diplomats

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