War Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed that the US has successfully eliminated the mastermind responsible for the failed assassination attempts on President Donald Trump. The leader of the unit involved in the plots was tracked down and eliminated, as confirmed by Hegseth during a news conference in Washington.
No specific identification of the leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) unit was provided by Hegseth. He expressed satisfaction in avenging the attempted plots against President Trump, stating, “President Trump got the last laugh.”
In a federal court in Brooklyn, New York, the trial of Asif Merchant, a Pakistani man, is ongoing. Asif faces terrorism charges related to an alleged collaboration with Iran in a plot to hire hitmen to target Trump during the 2024 presidential election campaign. The trial coincidentally commenced before the Iran conflict began.
Prosecutor Nina Gupta informed the court that Asif Merchant, utilizing a clothing business as a front, allegedly conspired with Iran to hire hitmen to target individuals perceived as adversaries of Pakistan and the Muslim community. Asif was apprehended in July 2024 while attempting to depart the US.
