"U.S. Boosts Trump Security Amid Rising Iranian Assassination Threats"
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The Biden administration alerted the Secret Service of an unspecified threat from Iran against Donald Trump before an unrelated assassination attempt on the former president in Pennsylvania. U.S. officials have long warned of Iran's desire to avenge the 2020 killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. Despite increased security measures, a 20-year-old shooter fired at Trump during a rally, though no ties to Iran were found. The U.S. continues to prioritize national security against Iranian threats targeting current and former officials.
Topics:nation#assassination-attempt#donald-trump#iran#national-security#qasem-soleimani#secret-service
- U.S. alerted Secret Service of unspecified ‘threats’ to Trump from Iran The Washington Post
- Exclusive: Secret Service ramped up security after intel of Iran plot to assassinate Trump; no known connection to shooting CNN
- U.S. Detected Potential Iranian Plot to Kill Trump Separate From Saturday’s Shooting The New York Times
- US officials have gathered increasing amount of intel about Iran plotting to assassinate Trump POLITICO
- Heightened Iranian Threat Against Trump Prompted More Security Ahead of Assassination Attempt The Wall Street Journal
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