Asif Merchant Testifies on Iran-Linked Plot Against U.S. Officials

Pakistani national Asif Merchant has testified in federal court that he was coerced by Iran's IRGC into a murder-for-hire plot targeting Donald Trump and other U.S. officials. The testimony details an alleged retaliatory scheme orchestrated by the Revolutionary Guard.

16 articles, 3 posts·February 26 – March 7, 2026

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Allegations involve a murder-for-hire plot targeting Donald Trump and other officials.
The case centers on claims of coercion by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The FBI utilized undercover sting operations to uncover the alleged conspiracy.
Merchant testified he was coerced into the plot by Iranian intelligence.

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Pakistani man found guilty in alleged plot to kill US politicians

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Pakistani man convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iranian commander

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Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander

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Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politicians and Government Officials https://t.co/5zZsHByzbT https://t.co/eePzmRitKd

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Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politicians and Government Officials “This man landed on American soil hoping to kill President Trump — instead, he was met with the might of American law enforcement,” said @AGPamBondi. “The Department of Justice will remain ever-vigilant to protect Americans, prosecute terrorists, and halt acts of terrorism before they happen.” 🔗: https://t.co/VxjmAXpjnm

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Tucker Qatarlson accused President Trump of LYING when he said the Ayatollah had twice tried to kill him. (Tucker accused me of the same.) Below are the RECEIPTS: The assassins ADMITTED they were hired & trained by Iran. But @TuckerCarlson’s lying continues….

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Pakistani man found guilty in alleged plot to kill US politicians

Pakistani man convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iranian commander

Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander

Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politicians and Government Officials https://t.co/5zZsHByzbT https://t.co/eePzmRitKd

Tucker Qatarlson accused President Trump of LYING when he said the Ayatollah had twice tried to kill him. (Tucker accused me of the same.) Below are the RECEIPTS: The assassins ADMITTED they were hired &amp; trained by Iran. But @TuckerCarlson’s lying continues….

Tucker Qatarlson accused President Trump of LYING when he said the Ayatollah had twice tried to kill him. (Tucker accused me of the same.) Below are the RECEIPTS: The assassins ADMITTED they were hired & trained by Iran. But @TuckerCarlson’s lying continues….