The Justice Department has revealed criminal charges against an Iranian plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, indicating serious national security concerns related to foreign interventions.
A federal criminal complaint alleges that an Iranian official from the Revolutionary Guard instructed a contact to gather information for a potential assassination of Trump before the 2020 election.
Shakeri revealed to the FBI that he would not be able to propose a plan to murder Trump within the timeline given by the Iranian official.
The charges highlight ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as federal officials note persistent efforts by Iran to target American government officials domestically.
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