Iran accused of plotting to assassinate Trump – 3 men charged

Three men have been charged by the US Justice Department over an alleged plot by Iran to murder Donald Trump and other American citizens. The US government claims that the plot was foiled by the FBI, with one of the accused men believed to be in Iran and not yet arrested.

According to prosecutors, the plot allegedly dates back to September, prior to the Presidential election. An unnamed official in Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guards is said to have planned to carry out surveillance and kill Mr. Trump.

The investigation into the plot began with the interrogation of Farhad Shakeri, an Afghan national identified as an Iranian government agent. Shakeri, who was deported from the US after being imprisoned on robbery charges, reportedly revealed that a contact in the Revolutionary Guard instructed him to assassinate Mr. Trump.

Two other men recruited for different assassination attempts, including a prominent Iranian-American journalist, have been arrested by authorities.

The allegations come at a time when US-Iran relations are already strained, with President Donald Trump exhibiting a history of animosity towards Iran. It raises questions about how these allegations will impact his policy towards the country during his new Presidency.

The situation is ongoing and will undoubtedly have significant implications for diplomatic relations between the US and Iran. As more information comes to light, it will be crucial to closely monitor any developments in this case.