Trump Briefed on Increased Assassination Threats from Iran

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was briefed by U.S. intelligence officials on heightened threats from Iran to assassinate him. The campaign highlighted increasing threats in recent months, with federal probes into assassination attempts and cyber operations against U.S. election campaigns. Iran denies any involvement.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was briefed on Tuesday by U.S. intelligence officials regarding alleged threats from Iran to assassinate him, according to Trump's campaign.

The campaign revealed that the threats from Iran have escalated in recent months, prompting U.S. government efforts to protect Trump and safeguard the election process. Iran has previously refuted U.S. claims of interference in American matters.

Federal investigations are ongoing into assassination attempts on Trump in Florida and Pennsylvania, with no evidence connecting these to Iran. Additionally, U.S. agencies reported Iranian cyber efforts aimed at both presidential campaigns. Iran denied the allegations.

(With inputs from agencies.)