'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court

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'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court

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An alleged Iran-backed militant charged with attacks against U.S. interests in Europe pleaded not guilty in a U.S. court, asserting his innocence and framing the situation as a war. The case highlights ongoing tensions involving Iran-backed groups.

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, June 1 (Reuters) - An alleged member of an Iran-backed militia pleaded not guilty on Monday to U.S. criminal charges he was involved in multiple attacks against American interests in Europe, proclaiming in a courtroom outburst, "I am not a criminal."

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