Iran

2024 - 9 - 26

Iran vs. Trump: The Drama Unfolding Like a Spy Thriller!

Assassination Threats - Donald Trump - Hezbollah - International Relations - Iran - Middle Eastern Politics - U.S. Intelligence

Former President Trump claims Iran is gunning for him! But is it all a bluff? Dive into the wild world of international intrigue!

In a twist that sounds more like a Hollywood script than reality, former President Donald Trump is facing alleged threats from Iran that reportedly target his life. According to officials within his campaign, American intelligence agents clued him in on these so-called "real and specific" dangers. At a recent rally, Trump didn't hold back, suggesting that Iran’s threats could lead to their own obliteration if he were still in power. But in this bizarre political soap opera, is anyone really pulling the strings or could this be just a sideshow?

As the tension rises, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the government is keeping a close watch on ongoing threats from Iran against both current and former officials, including Trump himself. In a nation where political tensions escalate quickly, these developments have led to heated debates in both political circles and across the media landscape. Invoking phrases like "blown to smithereens" and suggesting intense retaliation against Iran could easily compel some to think back to historical references of geopolitical conflict—because nothing says "vote for me" like the threat of airstrikes!

Meanwhile, insights suggest Iran’s ambitions stretch far beyond its borders, as it seeks to extend its reach during regional crises. Analyst Abdal Monim Himmat discusses how Iran leverages turmoil for its ideological gains. This mind-bending chess game between nations has left many wondering: are these threats serious, or merely a ruse to galvanize political support?

In the world of international politics, nothing ever stays boring for long. Trump’s fiery comments make front-page headlines, while Iran’s perceived ambitions keep intelligence agencies on red alert. As this geopolitical saga continues unfolding, we can only watch and munch on our popcorn, wondering who will end up in the next act of this high-stakes thriller.

**Interesting Fact:** Did you know that the U.S. and Iran have been in a state of tension since the 1979 Iranian Revolution? The complex interplay of politics, ideology, and national security has made them rivals on and off for decades.

**Bonus Insight:** The recent focus on Iran's alleged threats highlights the significance of intelligence briefings—vital not just for active politicians, but for understanding the ever-shifting landscape of international relations!

What we know about Iran's alleged threats to assassinate Trump (Delaware First Media)

American intelligence officials briefed former President Donald Trump on threats from Iran to assassinate him. A Trump campaign spokesman says the focus was ...

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Trump implicates Iran, without evidence, in assassination attempts ... (The Straits Times)

He suggested that if he were president and another country threatened a US presidential candidate, it risked being “blown to smithereens”.

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Trump campaign says US intelligence warned of Iran assassination ... (BBC News)

Donald Trump was told of "real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him", his campaign says.

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US 'intensely tracking' ongoing threat by Iran against current and ... (CNN)

The US government is “intensely tracking” an ongoing threat by Iran against current and former US officials, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said ...

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Iran's dangerous ambitions in Sudan | Abdal Monim Himmat | AW (The Arab Weekly)

Based on its political and ideological orientations, Iran seeks to expand beyond its borders, especially in times of regional crises.

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Trump suggests Iran tied to assassination attempts, issues blunt ... (ABC News)

Former President Donald Trump aimed his ire at Iran at a rally Wednesday following warnings from U.S. security officials that the country is targeting him.

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Trump campaign briefed on Iranian threats but officials decline to ... (PBS NewsHour)

U.S. intelligence officials say they have met with Donald Trump's campaign amid what the campaign says are “real and specific” threats on the candidate.

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Trump says Iran wants him killed (台北時報)

INTIMIDATION: If Tehran assassinates him, 'I hope that America obliterates Iran, wipes it off the face of the Earth,' former US president Donald Trump said.

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Don't Make the Same Mistake with Iran that Denialists Made with ... (Emptywheel)

I read the book by Aaron Zebley, James Quarles, and Andrew Goldstein on the Mueller investigation. Regarding the investigation itself, there were no new ...

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Trump opens his speech at Mint Hill manufacturer by warning Iran ... (BPR / Blue Ridge Public Radio)

Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Mint Hill Wednesday. Mark Robinson, the embattled lieutenant governor, was absent from the event.

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Iran demands accountability for Israeli crimes against Palestinians ... (Peoples Dispatch)

Iran's president reiterated the country's willingness to revive the JCPOA and demanded an end to all illegal unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran, ...

Iran remains on the sidelines as the Israel-Hezbollah fight intensifies (NPR)

As the battle between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, western nations aim to prevent the conflict from spiraling into a broader regional war –- one that ...

What we know about Iran's alleged threats to assassinate Trump (KUAR)

American intelligence officials briefed former President Donald Trump on threats from Iran to assassinate him. A Trump campaign spokesman says the focus was ...

Iran remains on the sidelines as the Israel-Hezbollah fight intensifies (Delaware First Media)

LEILA FADEL, HOST: Hezbollah fired a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv this morning. It was intercepted. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: This comes after a wave of Israeli ...

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Iran races to soothe Hizbollah fears of being abandoned (Financial Times)

Tehran's restraint in the face of increasingly aggressive Israeli operations has unsettled Lebanese militant group.

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Trump floats theory Iran was responsible for assassination attempts ... (Michigan Advance)

Former President Donald Trump suggested without evidence Wednesday that Iran could be responsible for two apparent assassination attempts he has faced this ...

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Trump: Iran should be 'blown to smithereens' if it's involved in hit on ... (The Times of Israel)

GOP nominee decries extension of security to Iranian president as he attends UN General Assembly, even as news of threats against former American head of ...

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Trump lashes out at Iran as security officials warn of rise in foreign ... (750 KXL)

(MINT HILL, N.C.) — Former President Donald Trump didn't mince words Wednesday at a rally in North Carolina following more reports from security officials ...

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Iran's dilemma over restraint or revenge for attacks on Hezbollah (BBC News)

President Masoud Pezeshkian (R) and Revolutionary Guards commanders have not yet threatened to retaliate for Israeli attacks on their ally, Hezbollah.

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EXCLUSIVE: Iran VP denies plot to kill Trump (GZERO Media)

We don't send people to assassinate people,” Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif told GZERO Media President Ian Bremmer on ...

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Iran denies targeting ex-US officials after Trump implicates it in ... (The Straits Times)

DUBAI - Iran said on Thursday that accusations it had targeted former U.S. officials were baseless, after former U.S. president Donald Trump implicated Iran ...

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Will Israel's onslaught on Lebanon force Iran to shift its approach? (Aljazeera.com)

An Iranian response is certain, but leaders in Tehran wish to carefully calibrate their retaliation, analysts said.

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Iran Fears an Israeli Trap Aiming to Drag It into a Regional War (Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs)

The Iranian directive to Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah remains clear: adhere to the strategy of a war of attrition against Israel and maintain the “unity of ...

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Iran, Hezbollah enabled Houthis' rise, says UN report (CNA)

UNITED NATIONS: Yemen's Houthi rebels have grown "from a localised armed group with limited capabilities to a powerful military organization" with the help ...

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Trump floats theory Iran was responsible for assassination attempts ... (Oklahoma Voice)

Former President Donald Trump suggested without evidence Wednesday that Iran could be responsible for two apparent assassination attempts he has faced this ...

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Trump briefed on "threats from Iran to assassinate him," his ... (Axios)

Former President Trump said early Wednesday after his campaign announced intelligence officials had briefed him on Iran's efforts to assassinate him that he ...

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WFP Iran Country Brief, August 2024 - Iran (Islamic Republic of) (ReliefWeb)

In August, WFP provided 32,902 Afghan and Iraqi refugees (7,346 households) with monthly general food assistance through a hybrid combination of in-kind ...

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Iranian President Pezeshkian Checks the Boxes in New York ... (Stimson Center)

A rite of passage for many foreign leaders, the annual UN General Assembly September summit offers a unique opportunity for Iranian officials to directly ...

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Trump makes a surprising overture to Iran at NYC press conference (Politico)

He pulled the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 and he's been hostile on the campaign trail.

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Trump floats theory Iran was responsible for assassination attempts ... (Maine Morning Star)

Former President Donald Trump suggested without evidence Wednesday that Iran could be responsible for two apparent assassination attempts he has faced this ...

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US says ready to engage with Iran if it changes behavior (Iran International)

But Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei holds the last word on policy and has for decades championed confronting the West and Israel by backing armed Islamist ...

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Iran treads carefully, backing Hezbollah while avoiding war (Yahoo Singapore News)

As violence between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, Iran is walking a tightrope by supporting Hezbollah without being dragged into a full-blown conflict and ...

Iran Treads Carefully, Backing Hezbollah While Avoiding War (Barron's)

As violence between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, Iran is walking a tightrope by supporting Hezbollah without being dragged into a full-blown conflict and ...

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Hezbollah asked Iran to attack Israel, Israeli and Western officials say (Axios)

Two Israeli officials said Iranian officials told their Hezbollah counterparts that "the timing isn't right" for launching an attack against Israel.

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