Former President Donald Trump was briefed by U.S. intelligence officials about specific threats posed by Iran and its alleged attempts to assassinate him. This briefing comes after a Pakistani national with ties to Iran was charged with murder-for-hire in a plot to target a U.S. politician or government official. Iranian officials have denied involvement in the alleged plots. U.S. intelligence has warned about Iranian meddling in the election to harm Trump and help his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Iran has been targeting Trump administration officials as retaliation for past actions, including the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. Sanctions were imposed on members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for plots to kill former U.S. officials. There have been multiple cases of alleged assassination attempts, with individuals being charged in connection to these plots.
The U.S. government remains focused on disrupting plots by the IRGC and the Qods Force, known for engaging in acts of violence against perceived enemies of the Iranian regime. Trump ordered the military strike on Soleimani due to threats against American personnel, leading to vows of retaliation by Iranian leaders. Despite ongoing threats, federal agencies are working to protect Trump and ensure election safety while also monitoring Russian interference efforts in the election.
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