Iran Denies U.S. Allegation of Plot to Assassinate Trump

Iran's Foreign Minister dismisses claims as 'fabricated,' while U.S. charges Iranian operative in alleged conspiracy.

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Farhad Shakeri, an alleged Iranian agent, with plotting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called the allegations a 'third-rate comedy' and accused external forces of fabricating the plot.
The indictment claims Shakeri was recruited by Iran's Revolutionary Guards to target Trump and other individuals, including Jewish figures in New York.
Iranian officials have strongly denied the accusations, attributing them to a 'malicious conspiracy' by anti-Iranian entities.
The allegations come amidst heightened U.S.-Iran tensions, with potential implications for diplomatic relations and regional stability.