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Mexico thwarted an Iranian plot to assassinate Israeli Ambassador Einat Kranz Neiger, part of a broader Iranian effort to target Israeli and American interests worldwide, with plans linked to Iran's IRGC and involving plots in multiple countries; the Iranian embassy denied the allegations.
U.S. and Israeli officials revealed that Iran's IRGC planned to assassinate Israel's ambassador to Mexico, but the plot was foiled by Mexican security last summer, highlighting Iran's extensive overseas operations against Israeli and American targets.
A plot to assassinate a Brazilian Supreme Court judge and overthrow the government, linked to Bolsonaro supporters and involving detailed plans with military-grade weapons, was uncovered during Brazil's high-profile trial of Bolsonaro for attempting a coup, highlighting ongoing threats to Brazil's democracy.
A man from Yucca Valley, California, Thomas Eugene Streavel, has been charged with making multiple threatening messages on Facebook about assassinating President Trump, especially after the 2024 election. He pleaded not guilty, and the case is under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service, with a trial scheduled for July 28.
The President of the Philippines has publicly criticized the Vice President over an alleged assassination plot, escalating political tensions within the country's leadership.
Brazilian police have formally accused former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others of attempting to prevent the newly elected government from taking office, marking the third time Bolsonaro faces potential criminal charges. These latest accusations, which include involvement in a coup and an assassination plot, significantly increase the chances of Bolsonaro facing imprisonment. He denies the charges, claiming political persecution.
Brazilian federal police have arrested five individuals, including four special forces military personnel and a police agent, for plotting to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes following Lula's 2022 election victory. The plot, allegedly orchestrated by supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, aimed to prevent Lula's inauguration and involved plans for a coup d'état. The arrests were made after uncovering evidence from Bolsonaro's former aide, with the suspects facing charges of attempting to violently abolish democratic rule.
Brazilian police have arrested several soldiers in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The arrests highlight ongoing tensions within the country, particularly involving military elements and political factions opposed to Lula's leadership.
Two men from New York have been charged with plotting to assassinate an Iranian activist. The FBI uncovered the monthslong plan, which targeted the activist for their opposition to the Iranian government. The charges highlight ongoing threats faced by dissidents and the international reach of such plots.
Iran has responded to accusations from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that it was involved in a plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The allegations have heightened tensions between the two nations, with Iran denying any involvement in such activities. This development adds to the ongoing complex diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Iran.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) revealed that he was informed by the Margate Police Department about a potential assassination plot against him, leading to the arrest of a suspect near his Florida home. Moskowitz, who began his term in Congress in 2023, was notified of the threat the day before the election.
An Iranian operative, Farhad Shakeri, has been charged in a plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump and other U.S. targets, allegedly orchestrated by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Shakeri, believed to be in Iran, was tasked with recruiting U.S.-based individuals for surveillance and potential attacks on dissidents and government figures. Two U.S. residents, Carlisle Rivera and Jonathon Loadholt, were charged for their involvement in surveilling an Iranian American activist. The plot against Trump was part of broader IRGC efforts to target U.S. figures following the 2020 killing of IRGC General Qasem Soleimani.
The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed charges revealing that Iranian agents allegedly plotted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. This development highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with national security implications.
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged an Iranian man, Farhad Shakeri, and two New Yorkers, Carlisle Rivera and Jonathan Loadholt, in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Donald Trump and an American journalist critical of Iran. The plot, allegedly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, aimed to retaliate for the killing of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani. The defendants face charges including murder-for-hire and conspiracy, with potential sentences of up to 60 years. The case highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran over national security threats.
US prosecutors have accused Iran of hiring Farhad Shakeri, an asset of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, to plot the assassination of president-elect Donald Trump. Shakeri, who remains at large in Iran, was charged with murder-for-hire alongside two New York-based co-conspirators. The plot was part of broader threats against US citizens and leaders, prompting increased security measures. The charges highlight Iran's ongoing attempts to target US interests, according to US officials.