Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations | Hegseth, Pete | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Merchant, Asif | Trump, Donald J | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Hegseth Says U.S. Strike Killed an Iranian Who Plotted to Assassinate Trump
The Pentagon provided few details, but the Trump administration has said that Iran’s efforts to kill U.S. officials is one reason the United States launched its bombing campaign.