New Details About Iran-Backed Plot to Kill Trump, Biden
Plot Details Revealed
New details have emerged about an alleged plot by Iran to assassinate former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.
According to a report by CNN, the plot was orchestrated by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and involved a Venezuelan intermediary.
The intermediary, identified as Shahram Poursafi, allegedly met with US-based individuals in an attempt to locate Trump and Biden and carry out the assassinations.
Arrests and Charges
In response to the plot, the US Department of Justice has charged Poursafi and an associate, Majid Ghorbani, with conspiracy to murder a former US official.
Both individuals are currently in custody in the Dominican Republic, where they were arrested in October 2022.
The extradition process to the US is ongoing, and the trial is expected to begin later this year.
Intelligence and Investigations
The US intelligence community had been tracking the plot for several months before the arrests.
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies worked closely with international partners to gather evidence and identify the individuals involved.
The ongoing investigation is focusing on identifying any additional accomplices or conspirators, as well as determining the extent of Iran's involvement in the plot.
Iran's Response
Iran has denied any involvement in the alleged plot and has called the accusations a "fabrication."
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has dismissed the charges as "ridiculous and baseless."
However, US officials remain confident in the evidence they have gathered and are determined to prosecute the individuals responsible for the plot.
Implications and Concerns
The alleged plot raises serious concerns about the potential for foreign interference in US politics and the safety of former high-ranking officials.
It also highlights the ongoing threat posed by Iran and its proxies to US national security.
The US government is committed to protecting its citizens and officials from any threats, both foreign and domestic.
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