FBI Uncovers Iranian Plot Targeting Trump and Israeli Tourists

An Iranian national, Farhad Shakeri, is charged by the FBI for allegedly plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump and targeting Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka. The Department of Justice has accused Shakeri, linked to the IRGC, of planning a mass shooting event set for October 2024.

An Iranian national has been charged by the FBI for allegedly plotting assassinations targeting former President Donald Trump and Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Justice. This plot has been linked to directives originating from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Farhad Shakeri, 51, is suspected to be involved in the assassination plot against Trump while also planning a mass shooting targeting Israeli tourists. Court documents reveal Shakeri's connections to the IRGC, and he remains at large, believed to be in Tehran.

U.S. and Israeli governments issued warnings about potential attacks, leading to the arrests of three individuals in Sri Lanka. Shaker provided surveillance details to IRGC officials and was asked to find new targets, allegedly orchestrating an attack in Arugam Bay with plans for weapon supplies.

(With inputs from agencies.)