US authorities receive information that Iran planned to assassinate Donald Trump - CNN
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CNN: Iran was planning to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, according to intelligence obtained by US intelligence agencies, leading to increased security measures around Trump.
The US authorities have received information about Iran's plot to assassinate Trump. This was reported by CNN, according to UNN.
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According to reports, the US intelligence services have received intelligence from a secret source about a plot by Iran to assassinate former US President Donald Trump.
In response to this threat, the U.S. Secret Service has stepped up security measures around Trump.
A representative of the US National Security confirmed that the agencies were informed of the threat before the rally and took appropriate measures to protect the former president.
Thus, the investigation into Saturday's shooting is ongoing. However, law enforcement agencies have not found any links between the suspected shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and the plot planned by Iran.
In addition, the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN rejected the accusations of conspiracy, calling them unfounded and malicious.
