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Iran Assassination Plot Targeting Trump, Journalist
The US accuses Iran of plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump and journalist Masih Alinejad. An Iranian agent and two Americans have been arrested and charged.
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard CorpsUs Justice DepartmentFbi
Farhad ShakeriDonald TrumpQassem SoleimaniMasih AlinejadMerrick Garland
- How did the Iranian government respond to the accusations?
- Iranian authorities denied the accusations, calling them "totally unfounded." The US claims the plot was part of Iran's retaliation for the killing of Qassem Soleimani and other US actions.
- Who is Masih Alinejad and what is her connection to this case?
- Masih Alinejad confirmed she was the target of the assassination plot and had been informed of an imminent threat by the FBI. She has been the target of multiple assassination attempts and kidnapping plots orchestrated by Tehran.
- Who else was arrested and charged in connection with this case?
- Two Americans, Carlisle Rivera and Jonathon Loadholt, were also arrested and charged with plotting the assassination of Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad, who has been a vocal critic of the Iranian regime.
- What organization allegedly directed Farhad Shakeri to carry out the assassination plots?
- Shakeri, a 51-year-old Afghan national, allegedly recruited criminals to carry out the assassination plots. He reportedly received instructions from a high-ranking IRGC official to focus on Trump's surveillance and assassination.
- Who was indicted for allegedly plotting the assassination of former US President Donald Trump?
- The US Justice Department announced the indictment of Farhad Shakeri, an Iranian agent, for allegedly plotting assassinations of former and current US officials, including Donald Trump, on behalf of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.