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Iran has targeted US leader Donald Trump with threats of assassination.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated sep 28

The latest in this situation

Trump administration discusses potential threats and investigators examine Iranian connections.Sep 28
Hoffman contributes analysis on covert operations, suggesting economic pressure could lead to an unexpected downfall of the Iranian regime.Sep 4

How it started

100 reports, 35 independent, last reported Aug 16. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Iran has targeted US leader Donald Trump with threats of assassination.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Donald Trump

How it developed

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Aug 13Iran posed a threat to President Trump.1 source
- npr.org
Aug 12Threat from Iran allegedly prompted covert government action against the US leader.Sub-event
Aug 12Iran attempted to assassinate Trump, while avoiding striking Obama amid escalating conflict.1 source
- prospect.org
Aug 11Iran allegedly plotted an assassination attempt against President Trump.1 source
- theguardian.com
Aug 11Iran carried out an assassination attempt against Donald Trump.1 source
- russiaherald.com
Aug 1Trump received an assassination threat from Iran; Rubio was present on Air Force One.1 source
- thefrontierpost.com
Jul 10Iran allegedly planned Trump's assassination while US and Iran negotiate a ceasefire amid Hormuz strikes.1 source
- ibtimes.com
Jul 10CSIS analyst Daniel Byman reported on the alleged Iranian plot to assassinate a U.S. President.1 source
- csmonitor.com

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Jul 9Trump designates Iran as primary assassination target; DOJ details foiled plot and ceasefire collapse.1 source
- ibtimes.co.uk
Jul 9Iran reportedly considering a new assassination plot against President Trump.1 source
- theyeshivaworld.com
Jul 8Iran threatens US leader Donald Trump with assassination.1 source
- dailymail.com

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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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