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Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into potential threats against Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) during his 1968 presidential campaign in Los Angeles. On June 3, 1968, an alleged Arabic conversation was reported at RFK’s campaign headquarters, with two unknown males stating they would “catch up with him tonight.” W.J.F. Wood, a volunteer, overheard the exchange. The FBI interviewed Mrs. Marquerite Sweeney, Volunteer Coordinator for the Kennedy campaign, who provided information about Khaibar Khan, a Middle Eastern individual linked to campaign volunteers and alleged coordination of activities involving students or young people of Middle Eastern descent. Khan’s connections to Iranian political groups, foreign aid irregularities, and potential involvement in RFK’s assassination were explored. FBI agents also examined volunteer registration records, campaign documents, photographs of individuals (including Sirian Stirian, possibly Sirhan Sirhan), and interactions with Swiss photographers. KHAN described encounters with individuals suspected of being Sirhan Sirhan near the headquarters on June 4, 1968, and claimed political retaliation, including an assault in West Los Angeles (March 1968) and threats from Iranian Embassy representatives. The assassination occurred at the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1968.  

Key People  
- **Robert F. Kennedy (RFK)**: Senator and presidential candidate whose campaign was under investigation.  
- **Khaibar Khan**: Middle Eastern individual associated with RFK’s campaign; provided details about volunteers, Iranian political ties, and alleged connections to Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **Mrs. Marquerite Sweeney**: Volunteer Coordinator for the Kennedy campaign in Los Angeles; provided information on Khan and campaign activities.  
- **Sirian Stirian (possibly Sirhan Sirhan)**: Individual linked to RFK’s assassination; described as seen near the headquarters on June 4, 1968.  
- **Maryam Koushan**: Khan’s half-sister, listed as a volunteer worker for the campaign.  
- **Amir H. Khian**: Khan’s son, volunteered at the campaign headquarters.  
- **Shirin Khan**: Khan’s daughter, described as a student; mentioned in connection with Sirian Stirian.  
- **Lillian Lawrence**: Individual linked to assassination investigation; reportedly traveled to the Middle East.  
- **Walter Yagley**: Assistant Attorney General (Internal Security Division).  
- **John Stockton, Warren, Lloyd O. Bogstad, Jack Cornelith**: FBI agents and legal figures involved in interviews and investigations.  

Key Locations  
- **Los Angeles, California**: RFK campaign headquarters; site of volunteer activities, witness observations, and the assassination at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **West Los Angeles, Santa Monica**: Locations associated with KHAN’s residence and alleged incidents (e.g., assault).  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of RFK’s assassination on June 5, 1968.  
- **Griffith Park, Los Angeles**: Mentioned in context of a horseback ride incident involving KHAN’s half-sister.  

Key Events  
- **June 3, 1968**: Alleged Arabic conversation at RFK headquarters; two unknown males reportedly stated they would “catch up with him tonight.”  
- **June 4, 1968**: Observations of Sirian Stirian (possibly Sirhan Sirhan) near the campaign headquarters; volunteer driver encounter involving a man seeking a ride to the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **June 5, 1968**: Assassination of RFK at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **March 1968**: KHAN claimed an assault in West Los Angeles and threats from Iranian Embassy representatives.  
- **FBI investigations**: Focus on KHAN’s ties to Iranian political groups, volunteer coordination, and potential links to Sirhan Sirhan.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews, investigated threats against RFK, and examined campaign records.  
- **Kennedy for President Committee (Southern California)**: RFK’s campaign organization; involved in volunteer activities and security concerns.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in inquiries about witnesses and suspects.  
- **Internal Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice**: Linked to KHAN’s legal and political affiliations.  
- **Iranian Embassy**: Alleged knowledge of KHAN’s activities; mentioned in context of threats against him.  
- **Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)**: Mentioned in KHAN’s concerns about political reprisals against Iranian nationals.

RFK Declassified Files

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