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Pakistani man found guilty of plot to kill Trump backed by Iran

A Pakistani man, Asif Merchant, has been convicted of plotting with Iran's Revolutionary Guard to assassinate U.S. officials, including former President Donald Trump. The jury found him guilty of attempted terrorism and murder for hire after a weeklong trial. Merchant's scheme involved hiring hit men and stealing documents, but was ultimately foiled by an FBI informant.

7 Mar 2026 6:15 am