Iranian Hackers Indicted Over Trump 2024 Campaign Breach

A U.S. grand jury has indicted several Iranians over hacking Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. While the indictment's specific details remain undisclosed, federal authorities are investigating potential assassination plots targeting Trump. Trump has blamed Iran, which has denied the allegations, and hinted at a possible deal if re-elected.

A U.S. grand jury has indicted multiple Iranians on charges related to hacking Republican Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, Politico reported.

Politico noted that the defendants' names and specific criminal charges were not immediately available. Sources were not cited, but it was stated that the grand jury secretly approved the indictment on Thursday afternoon, with the Justice Department expected to announce the charges by Friday. The Justice Department declined to comment, and the Trump campaign did not immediately respond.

In August, the Trump campaign reported that some internal communications had been hacked, blaming the Iranian government. Running for a second term, Trump accused Iran on Wednesday of attempts to assassinate him, following a briefing from U.S. intelligence about specific threats.

Iran dismissed the allegations as baseless. Federal authorities are investigating assassination attempts targeting Trump in Florida and Pennsylvania. There has been no public indication of foreign involvement. Trump also suggested the possibility of a deal with Iran to end hostilities if elected on Nov. 5.

"I would do that," Trump stated, without elaborating on the deal's specifics.

(With inputs from agencies.)