DOJ Unveils Iranian Plot to Assassinate Trump

The U.S. Justice Department has announced charges against Farhad Shakeri, an Afghan national residing in Iran, for allegedly plotting to assassinate Donald Trump at the behest of Iranian officials. Shakeri, who remains at large, was reportedly directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps to focus on Trump, with a plan to be formulated within seven days. Two American citizens, Carlisle Rivera and Jonathan Loadholt, were also charged for assisting in surveillance activities for the Iranian government. The plot is seen as part of Iran's retaliation for the 2020 killing of General Qasem Soleimani.