Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denies U.S. allegations of an Iran-directed plot to assassinate former President Trump. Was it fabricated to escalate U.S.-Iran tensions? The U.S. Justice Department has charged Farhad Shakeri, allegedly linked to Iran and IRGC, with involvement in the purported plot.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, has categorically denied U.S. allegations linking Tehran to a purported plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The U.S. Justice Department has charged an Afgan national named Farhad Shakeri. The allegation is that he was directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Iran officials were labeling them as fabrications intended to escalate tension between Iran and the U.S. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has categorically denied these allegations.
Iran’s Foreign Minister: What Abbas Araqchi Said?
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi was referring to the allegation plot, which Washington said was ordered by Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards to assassinate Trump. The minister implied that it didn’t make sense that a conspiracy would be hatched against the person who already won the presidential election.
Araqchi said “The American people have made their decision. And Iran respects their right to elect the President of their choice. The path forward is also a choice. It begins with respect,”
Araqchi said in a post on X, “Now….. a new scenario is fabricated …. as a killer does not exist in reality, scriptwriters are brought in to manufacture a third-rate comedy,”
Iran’s Foreign Minister: Allegation Details
The allegations arose from a criminal complaint filed by the U.S. Justice Department. The U.S. Justice Department unsealed charges against Farhad Shakeri. The Justice Department stated that an Iranian government official directed him to plan the assassination of Trump following his successful presidential campaign. Shakeri is believed to be residing in Iran and is linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Shakeri has a history of conducting operations outside Iran.
Iran’s Foreign Minister: Iran Retaliation Plot Targets U.S. Figures
U.S. officials describe Shahram Poursafi, also known as Mehdi Shakeri, as involved in an Iranian plan to respond to perceived threats from the United States. This is seen as a part of a broader Iranian strategy following the 2020 assassination of Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force: Soleimani, a central figure in Iran’s military operations.
He was killed in a U.S. airstrike in Iraq, sparking anger and calls for retribution in Iran. In response, Iranian officials allegedly supported various retaliation plans, including a plot against high-profile U.S. figures. According to U.S. intelligence, Shakeri’s role reportedly involved organizing a murder-for-hire scheme, with former President Donald Trump among the potential targets. U.S. security agencies have since increased surveillance and protective measures to prevent such retaliation attempts, emphasizing the ongoing tensions between the two countries.
Iran’s Foreign Minister: Statements from U.S. Authorities & Iran officials
The U.S. claims that Shakeri’s communications and planning efforts demonstrate a clear intent to execute the assassination order issued by Iranian officials. This assertion is part of ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with U.S. prosecutors highlighting the seriousness of the threat posed by such plots.
Iranian officials have dismissed the assassination claims as part of a broader conspiracy involving Israeli interests and anti-Iranian factions aimed at exacerbating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Araqchi reiterated that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons, framing this stance within the context of Islamic teachings and national security considerations.
Iran’s Foreign Minister: Final Thoughts
The allegations of an assassination plot against former President Trump have become a focal point of tension between the U.S. and Iran. While U.S. officials claim to have evidence of Iranian involvement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has categorically denied these accusations, labeling them as fabrications intended to escalate the conflict. Araqchi stressed Iran’s respect for the American electoral process and framed the plot narrative as a “fabricated scenario” lacking credibility. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Iran.
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