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U.S. Intelligence Reviews 'Havana Syndrome', Finds No Direct Evidence of Foreign Involvement

New assessment by U.S. intelligence concludes foreign adversaries unlikely behind 'Havana syndrome' ailments, but two agencies express possible connection to weapon development.

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  1. 2 spy agencies float possibility of foreign weapon behind ‘Havana syndrome,’ but most find no links

    While the bulk of the report stands behind a 2023 ODNI assessment finding no evidence a foreign adversary was behind the attack, the update comes on the heels of a GOP report from a House Intelligence subcommittee concluding it was likely a foreign power was behind the attacks.

    2 spy agencies float possibility of foreign weapon behind ‘Havana syndrome,’ but most find no links

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  2. US finds no link between 'Havana syndrome' and foreign power, but two spy agencies say it's possible

    The new findings released Friday represent a "shift in key judgements by some intelligence components" that demonstrates the need for additional investigation, National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said in a statement emailed to reporters.

    US finds no link between 'Havana syndrome' and foreign power, but two spy agencies say it's possible

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Updated: Jan 10th, 2025, 4:31 PM ET

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A new report from U.S. intelligence has reaffirmed previous conclusions that there is no evidence linking a foreign power to the mysterious 'Havana syndrome' injuries. However, two agencies suggest a possible link to the development of a weapon by a foreign adversary. While five out of seven agencies maintain it's unlikely any foreign nation is involved, the report highlights the need for further investigation and research into the unexplained medical symptoms experienced by U.S. diplomats and government personnel.


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