Iran has targeted US leader Donald Trump with threats of assassination.
100 reports, 35 independent
Updated Aug 16
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What happened
Iran has targeted US leader Donald Trump with threats of assassination.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Iran posed a threat to President Trump.1 source
- Threat from Iran allegedly prompted covert government action against the US leader.Sub-event
Iran attempted to assassinate Trump, while avoiding striking Obama amid escalating conflict.1 source
Iran allegedly plotted an assassination attempt against President Trump.1 source
Iran carried out an assassination attempt against Donald Trump.1 source
Trump received an assassination threat from Iran; Rubio was present on Air Force One.1 source
Iran allegedly planned Trump's assassination while US and Iran negotiate a ceasefire amid Hormuz strikes.1 source
CSIS analyst Daniel Byman reported on the alleged Iranian plot to assassinate a U.S. President.1 source
Show 3 earlier steps
Trump designates Iran as primary assassination target; DOJ details foiled plot and ceasefire collapse.1 source
Iran reportedly considering a new assassination plot against President Trump.1 source
Iran threatens US leader Donald Trump with assassination.1 source
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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- indiatimes.com
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- legitgov.org
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- israelnationalnews.com
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- austinglobe.com
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