Iranian Plot Against Trump Unveiled As Tensions With US Grow

U.S. federal authorities have disclosed an assassination plot by Iranian operatives, targeting former President Donald Trump.

The plan, unveiled on Friday, involved recruiting criminal assets to monitor and ultimately kill him on American soil, the AP News reports.

What Happened: The Justice Department released details of the plot following the indictment of Farhad Shakeri, an alleged Iranian government operative. Shakeri reportedly received orders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to organize surveillance on Trump and prepare for a possible assassination attempt, per federal court filings.

The instructions reportedly came with an urgent seven-day deadline. Authorities stated that Shakeri's handlers implied the operation would be easier if Trump lost the election, expecting a potential delay if he remained in office, the AP reports.

Shakeri remains at large in Iran, while two other suspects linked to separate Iranian-backed assassination schemes have been apprehended.

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According to the Department of Justice, Tehran's attempts to disrupt the U.S. political landscape have included both physical threats and cyber operations. A previous incident involved Iranian hackers attempting to distribute stolen Trump campaign data to Joe Biden's team. Intelligence sources confirmed that no response came from Biden's camp regarding these phishing attempts.

Why It Matters: This assassination plot is part of a broader Iranian strategy to challenge and destabilize American security. Following the high-profile killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani under Trump's orders, Iranian leaders pledged retribution, intensifying hostile operations against U.S. figures, according to the AP.

Attorney General Merrick Garland, addressing these developments, reiterated that Iran's provocative actions remain a grave concern for U.S. national security.

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