Trump Informed of Alleged Iranian Assassination Plots

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has reportedly been briefed by U.S. intelligence officials about alleged Iranian threats to assassinate him, his campaign revealed on Tuesday. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) informed Trump of "real and specific threats" from Iran, reportedly aimed at destabilising the U.S.

Heightened Threats from Iran

According to the campaign, intelligence officials have noted an increase in these threats in recent months. U.S. government agencies are working to safeguard Trump and ensure that the upcoming elections, scheduled for November 5, remain unaffected by such threats. However, both Iran’s mission to the United Nations and the ODNI have yet to comment on the situation.

Iran has previously denied U.S. allegations of meddling in American domestic matters. Despite these denials, the threats remain a concern for U.S. officials, with the potential to heighten tensions between the two countries.

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Alleged Assassination Plot Against U.S. Politician Linked to Iran and Investigations into Threats Against Trump

Earlier this month, a Pakistani man with supposed ties to Iran pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged plot to assassinate an unnamed U.S. politician. This plot was reportedly intended as retaliation for the 2020 killing of Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani by the U.S. Although the defendant named Trump as a possible target, there was no clear evidence to suggest he had planned to assassinate the former president.

Additionally, federal authorities are investigating a separate assassination attempt on Trump at his Florida golf course in mid-September. Another incident involving a shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania in July is also under review, although neither case has shown any connection to Iranian involvement thus far.

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U.S. Accuses Iran of Cyberattacks to Influence 2024 Election Amid Ongoing Tensions

Beyond the assassination concerns, U.S. officials recently accused Iran of launching cyberattacks aimed at influencing the 2024 presidential election. Last week, Iranian hackers allegedly sent emails containing stolen information from Trump’s campaign to members of Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, with the intent to disrupt the election process. Iran has denied these claims, asserting no involvement in either campaign.

President Biden withdrew from the race in July, with Vice President Kamala Harris now representing the Democratic party against Trump. The U.S. also accused Iran in August of running broader cyber operations against both campaigns, claims which Tehran again denied.