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U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby took the White House briefing room podium Monday with a mission: to dispel reports that Iran “meant to fail” when it launched missiles and drones to attack Israel over the weekend.

Kirby also scoffed at reports that Tehran secretly tipped off the administration in order to limit any bloodshed and damage if Israel responds militarily.

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