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Who is Asif Merchant? Pakistani man on trial says Iran forced him in alleged Trump assassination plot

Asif Merchant, a 47‑year‑old Pakistani businessman, is on trial in Brooklyn federal court, claiming that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forced him into an alleged plot involving the assassination of US President Donald Trump and other political figures.

The Times of India

Teen Who Killed Parents to Fund Plot to Kill Trump Jailed for Life With No Chance of Parole

A Wisconsin teenager receives a life sentence for murdering his parents to fund a plot to assassinate Donald Trump.

International Business Times UK

Why has India chosen US-Israel over Iran? A West Asia expert explains the shift

While Prime Minister Modi was quick to condemn Iran's strikes in the Gulf, New Delhi largely maintained a notable silence regarding the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. By withholding both a formal condemnation of the US-Israeli strikes and any expression of condolence until the Foreign Secretary finally signed the condolence…

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Teenager who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination plot sentenced to life in prison

The judge called Nikita Casap’s offences ’horrific’ and ’inexplicable‘

The Independent UK

Pakistani man on trial in Brooklyn for Trump assassination plot says he was recruited by Iran

Asif Merchant testified that Revolutionary Guards coerced him into scheme by threatening his family in Tehran

The Guardian - US

Defense Secretary Says Trump Assassination Attempt Plot Leader Killed, Iran Rejects Claim

An Iranian leader allegedly involved in the 2024 Trump assassination attempt has reportedly been killed in US airstrikes, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

International Business Times UK

The mystery of the Babushka Lady: The unidentified woman linked to John F. Kennedy’s assassination

On November 22, 1963, the world was shocked to see US President John F. Kennedy shot and killed while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. The tragic event at Dealey Plaza became one of the most investigated moments in modern history. Many photos and amateur films captured the seconds…

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Pakistani Man 'Paid $5,000 In Cash' To Plot Assassination Of Trump And Biden — Claims Iran Threatened His Family

A Pakistani man on trial in New York claims he was coerced by Iranian operatives into plotting the assassination of US political leaders.

International Business Times UK

Iran Officer Who Led Trump Assassination Attempt is Dead, Hegseth Says

Pete Hegseth confirms the death of an Iranian officer linked to an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, following the sinking of an Iranian warship.

International Business Times UK

US kills Iranian leader who plotted to assassinate Trump

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The Independent UK

US-Israel attack on Iran: Former Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei to be buried in his hometown, Mashhad

Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israel strike, with his burial planned for Mashhad. The assassination marks a significant escalation, with US President Trump calling it justice and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu noting signs of his demise.

The Times of India

Trump says he fears Iran’s next leader could be ‘as bad as the previous person’

US president suggests worst-case result of assassination would be regime change that fails to relieve repression

The Guardian - UK

After 'solving' eight wars, Trump gives ten interviews to explain initiating ninth: I got Khamenei before he got me

President Trump offered multiple justifications for the air campaign against Iran, including a preemptive strike against its supreme leader. He cited intelligence of assassination plots, election interference, and an imminent nuclear threat, though evidence remains unrevealed. Trump's strategy aims to control the narrative, presenting varied reasons to different outlets.

The Times of India

Is Ayatollah Arafa Confirmed Dead? Mike Flynn Reportedly Claims Iran's New Interim Leader Already Killed

Former US national security adviser Mike Flynn claims Iran's interim supreme leader was killed in an Israeli strike, amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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Donald Trump outlines devastating response if Iran assassinates him; ‘there will be nothing left’

After joint US–Israeli strikes reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump issued stark warnings that any attempt on his life would result in Iran being “wiped off the face of the earth.” As retaliation fears mount, his threats of total destruction have intensified concerns over escalation…

International Business Times UK

Benjamin Netanyahu Dead Rumours Explained: How Iran's 'Tenth Wave' Strike Claim Sparked Viral Assassination Speculation

Explore the truth behind the viral claims of Israeli PM Netanyahu's assassination amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Marie Claire

How Prince Philip Stepped Up When John F. Kennedy Jr. Bemoaned Not Having "Anybody to Play With" Following JFK's Assassination

"Where's daddy?"

The Independent UK

China says US didn’t inform it before attacking Iran as one national confirmed dead

Beijing says US-Israeli strikes violate international law

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Benjamin Netanyahu Is Dead Rumours: Truth Behind Claims Of Assassination After Ali Khamenei's Death

Rumors of Netanyahu's assassination and flight to Germany are debunked with official statements and images showing him in Israel.

The Independent UK

22 dead in Pakistan amid protests following assassination of Ali Khamenei

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The Independent UK

Pakistan imposes curfew after deadly protests against US-Israeli strikes on Iran leave 22 dead

Pakistan imposes three-day curfew in northern cities of Gilgit and Skardu

The Guardian - UK

‘Sixty seconds, that’s all it took’: the clinical Israeli-US operation to kill Ali Khamenei

Mission that took just 60 seconds to carry out was decades in making, but experts say it could be major strategic error

The Independent UK

Months of CIA tracking and a rare window of opportunity: How the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei unfolded

The U.S. and Israel had been closely coordinating leading up to this weekend’s airstrikes

The Times of India

‘Cynical violation of law’: Russia, China condemn killing of Khamenei in US-Israel strikes; call for end to military action

The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes has ignited sharp criticism from Russia and China, who decry the act as a violation of international law and sovereignty. Both nations urge an immediate halt to military operations, highlighting escalating regional instability and a widening geopolitical divide.

The Times of India

‘Legitimate duty and right’: Iranian President Pezeshkian vows revenge after Khamenei killed in US–Israel strikes

Iran's President vows revenge for Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing in US-Israeli strikes, calling it a 'declaration of war.' The assassination creates a leadership vacuum and sparks regional unrest, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatening severe retaliation. Amidst a near-total internet blackout, Tehran views this as a pivotal moment in the Middle…

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