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Iran Accused of Plotting Trump Assassination
The US Department of Justice accuses Iran of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump, revealing details of a plot allegedly involving a 51-year-old Iranian-Afghan man.
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Donald TrumpChristopher WrayMerrick GarlandGhassem Soleimani
- What accusation 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-Afghan man allegedly confessed to receiving orders from Iran to develop and execute a plan to assassinate Trump weeks before the 2020 election.
- What warning did Attorney General Merrick Garland issue regarding Iran?
- Attorney General Merrick Garland warned that Iran poses a significant threat to US national security. The US government stated it will not tolerate Iran's attempts to endanger American citizens.
- What did FBI director Christopher Wray say about the charges against Iran?
- The FBI director, Christopher Wray, stated that the charges expose Iran's continued attempts to target US citizens, including Trump. The FBI deemed the 51-year-old man's statements credible.
- What other charges do the indicted men face besides the alleged plot against Trump?
- Along with the alleged plot against Trump, the three men indicted also face charges of planning to murder an Iranian regime critic. Arrest warrants have been issued for all three individuals.
- What information had Trump's campaign team previously released about threats from Iran?
- Trump's campaign team had previously announced that it had received intelligence warnings of credible threats against Trump from Iran. This new indictment provides further details of a specific assassination plot.