Former President Donald Trump was briefed by U.S. intelligence officials regarding serious threats from Iran that aim to assassinate the 78-year-old Republican nominee, according to a statement from his campaign.
Steven Cheung, Trump’s campaign spokesperson, said, “President Trump was briefed earlier today by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence regarding real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilize and sow chaos in the United States.” Cheung further added that “these continued and coordinated attacks have heightened in the past few months.”
Following the briefing, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, where he expressed concerns over the increasing danger. He warned of “big threats” to his life and indicated that he believes Tehran “will try again.”
The intelligence session comes after a series of recent security escalations. Trump’s personal security detail was bolstered in July after reports surfaced that Asif Raza Merchant, a Pakistani national with alleged ties to the Iranian regime, was involved in plotting to assassinate multiple U.S. public figures, including Trump.
Just last week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) disclosed that Iranian agents had attempted to spread sensitive campaign information, which they had acquired through a June cyberattack targeting Roger Stone, a close ally of Trump. This information was reportedly intended for liberal media outlets and Trump’s political adversaries, in what appears to be part of a broader disinformation effort aimed at undermining his campaign.
Foreign Desk News reports that in addition to the assassination threats, Tehran has been implicated in a disinformation campaign meant to discredit Trump’s presidential run, with speculations suggesting the efforts are intended to benefit Vice President Kamala Harris.
As federal authorities investigate the latest assassination attempts, preliminary evidence points to domestic origins. However, the international dimensions of the threats, particularly from Iran, are under intense scrutiny as law enforcement agencies work to ensure the safety of the former president.
Federal agencies are also actively investigating the two recent attempts on Trump’s life, although preliminary evidence suggests these incidents were organized domestically. The situation remains fluid as authorities work to uncover further details about Iran’s involvement and potential future plots.
