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Iran's Assassination Plots Against Trump Exposed: Kill Teams Revealed

3/9/2026

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Over the past five years, Iran allegedly plotted assassination attempts against U.S. President Donald Trump.
Retired Israeli colonel Yigal Carmon described Iran as having 'kill teams' targeting Trump.
One plot involved Farhad Shakeri, who recruited hitmen in the United States.
U.S. and Israeli forces killed the mastermind behind these plots.
Asif Merchant was convicted of attempting to recruit a hit team under the guise of a clothing merchant.

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Over the past five years, Iran allegedly plotted assassination attempts against U.S. President Donald Trump.
Retired Israeli colonel Yigal Carmon described Iran as having 'kill teams' targeting Trump.
One plot involved Farhad Shakeri, who recruited hitmen in the United States.
U.S. and Israeli forces killed the mastermind behind these plots.
Asif Merchant was convicted of attempting to recruit a hit team under the guise of a clothing merchant.