Wed Sep 25 07:05:30 UTC 2024: ## Trump Claims Iran Threatens His Life, US Intelligence Warns of Assassination Plot
**Washington, D.C.** – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has alleged that he is facing “big threats” from Iran, claiming his life is in danger. His campaign team confirmed that US intelligence officials have warned Trump of “real and specific threats” from Tehran to assassinate him.
Trump, on his Truth Social platform, stated that Iran has made “moves” that didn’t succeed, but they will try again. He also boasted of his security detail, claiming to be surrounded by “more men, guns, and weapons than I have ever seen before.”
The campaign’s statement, released on Tuesday, revealed that the intelligence community has identified these threats as “continued and coordinated attacks” escalating in recent months. Law enforcement agencies are working to ensure Trump’s safety and protect the election from interference.
The alleged assassination plot comes amidst heightened tensions between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel, with world leaders trying to prevent a wider regional conflict.
Trump has previously accused Iran of trying to assassinate him in July, shortly after a gunman attacked a rally in Pennsylvania, resulting in one fatality. At the time, he threatened to “obliterate Iran” in retaliation.
This new intelligence report also comes amid allegations that Iran is attempting to influence the 2024 US presidential election. US agencies claim Iran cyberattackers stole non-public information from Trump’s campaign and offered it to staff working for President Joe Biden.
The campaign of Trump’s Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, also confirmed being targeted by foreign hackers. However, the specific country behind that attack remains unidentified.
As the November 5 election approaches, concerns over foreign interference are rising. US intelligence agencies have pointed to Russia, Iran, and China as actively trying to influence the election by exacerbating divisions within the US.
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