Iran Confirms: No Plans to Assassinate Trump Amid Tensions

Iran's Surprising Message: No Plans to Target Trump


In October, Iran sent a message to the United States saying they do not plan to kill President-elect Donald Trump, according to the New York Times. This announcement came after the Joe Biden administration warned Iran in September that any threat to Trump's life would be considered an "act of war."

Iran's message is seen as a way to improve its relationship with the United States. The warning from the U.S. was based on worries that Iran might retaliate for the killing of Major General Qassim Suleimani, an important military leader, in 2020. Trump ordered Suleimani's death, and his administration also ended a nuclear agreement with Iran and re-imposed strict sanctions on the country.

The NYT article mentions that while Iran believes killing Suleimani was a crime, they do not want to murder Trump. Instead, they prefer to seek justice for Suleimani through legal channels.

Since Trump won the presidential election on November 5, many Iranian leaders, media, and experts have called for better relations between the two countries, even though Trump has promised to maintain pressure on Iran. In a notable move to ease tensions, Iran arranged a meeting with Elon Musk, who is a supporter of Trump and has been chosen to advise his new administration.

Iran's U.N. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani met with Musk on November 11 in New York. This outreach from Iran comes as Trump is selecting new foreign policy leaders, like Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and Representative Mike Waltz for National Security Adviser, who are expected to be tough on Iran.

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