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Iran Accused of Plotting to Assassinate Trump
The US accuses Iran of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump, citing a credible claim from a 51-year-old Iranian man and warning of Iran's threat to US national security.
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Us Department Of JusticeFbiTrump's Campaign TeamIran's GovernmentIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Donald TrumpMerrick GarlandChristopher WrayQassem Soleimani
- What evidence is there to support the accusations?
- The FBI considers the 51-year-old's claim credible, and charges have been filed against him and two other men also implicated in a separate assassination plot targeting an Iranian dissident.
- Was there prior warning of threats against Donald Trump?
- Prior to the alleged assassination plot, Trump's campaign team was informed by US intelligence agencies of credible threats from Iran against Trump's life. This was confirmed after the indictment was unsealed.
- What is the broader context of the US-Iran relationship?
- The incident adds to the history of strained relations between the US and Iran, marked by Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by US forces.
- How did Attorney General Garland respond to the situation?
- Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that Iran poses a serious threat to US national security and that the US will not tolerate Iran's attempts to endanger American citizens.
- What accusations did the US Department of Justice make against Iran?
- The US Department of Justice accused Iran of plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. A 51-year-old Iranian man with Afghan citizenship allegedly received orders from Iran to carry out the assassination plan.