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Iran Plotted to Assassinate Trump: US Charges

The US Justice Department charged an Iranian operative with plotting to assassinate Donald Trump, highlighting ongoing Iranian efforts to target US officials.

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Us Justice DepartmentIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Irgc)FbiThe Washington Post

Donald TrumpFarhad ShakeriQassem SoleimaniMerrick GarlandChristopher Wray

What was the alleged motive behind the assassination plot?: Shakeri was given a seven-day deadline to develop the assassination plan, but was unable to meet it, causing the IRGC to temporarily halt the operation. The criminal complaint against Shakeri is based on FBI interviews and his own statements.
What was the timeframe given to develop the assassination plan?: In addition to the assassination plot against Trump, two other individuals, Carlisle Rivera and Jonathon Loadholt, were charged with surveilling an Iranian dissident in the US, further highlighting Iran's ongoing efforts to target US citizens.
Who was charged in connection with the alleged plot to assassinate Donald Trump?: The US Justice Department indicted Farhad Shakeri, an IRGC asset, for allegedly plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump on behalf of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. The plot was allegedly in retaliation for the 2020 killing of General Qassem Soleimani.
Who else was charged in relation to the Iranian government's activities in the US?: Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that Iran poses a significant threat to US national security, emphasizing the severity of the alleged plot. FBI Director Christopher Wray also condemned Iran's actions, highlighting their brazen attempts to target US citizens.
What did Attorney General Merrick Garland say about Iran's threat to US national security?: The alleged assassination plot was intended as revenge for the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in 2020. The charges were unsealed after Trump's defeat of Kamala Harris in the election.

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