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Senator Chuck Grassley has released FBI records revealing an Iranian-backed plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump and other prominent American figures. The records, obtained through whistleblower disclosures, detail a potential assassination scheme targeting President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and former candidate Nikki Haley. The plot involved Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national with ties to Iran, who was allegedly offered $50,000 to carry out the assassination. Grassley has demanded answers from the Secret Service and other agencies, calling for increased transparency and accountability.

An aide to slain Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar has been warned of an increased threat to his life by Canadian police. The warning comes amid heightened tensions between Canada and India over allegations of Indian government involvement in Nijjar’s murder. The US is also investigating a separate shooting targeting a California activist with ties to Nijjar.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has expressed concerns about potential assassination threats due to his ongoing efforts to normalize relations with Israel. He reportedly raised these fears during negotiations with US lawmakers, citing the fate of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat who was assassinated after making peace with Israel. The Prince’s fears stem from potential backlash within Saudi Arabia and the broader Arab world, where support for Palestine remains strong.

Iran has claimed that Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a short-range missile, contradicting earlier reports that he was killed by a bomb planted in his room. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has vowed revenge against Israel, accusing them of the assassination. The New York Times, however, maintains that Haniyeh was killed by a bomb planted in his room, citing sources within the Iranian government. The differing accounts raise questions about the true nature of the attack and highlight the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel.

Following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran has launched a nationwide investigation and arrested over two dozen suspects, including senior intelligence officers and IRGC staff. The assassination, which occurred under high security during the swearing-in ceremony of President Masoud Pezeshkian, has been blamed on Israel by Iran and Hamas, who have vowed retaliation. The investigation is examining Iranian airports and seeking to identify and arrest alleged members of the Israeli Mossad assassination squad believed to be still in the country.

The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran appears to be a carefully planned operation, with reports suggesting Israeli intelligence involvement and a bomb planted weeks or even months prior to his arrival. Initial plans to assassinate Haniyeh during the funeral of his predecessor, Ebrahim Raisi, were reportedly abandoned due to security concerns, but the bomb was ultimately detonated in his temporary residence.

The recent assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders by Israel have sparked a new wave of tension in West Asia, highlighting the region’s long-standing cycle of retaliation and counter-retaliation. This pattern has been ongoing for decades, with both sides escalating the conflict, leading to further instability and making diplomatic solutions increasingly difficult.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran, sparking fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. While Israel hasn’t claimed responsibility, Iran and Hamas have accused them, with conspiracy theories circulating online blaming WhatsApp for the attack. The claims, alleging Israeli intelligence used WhatsApp to track Haniyeh, are unverified and warrant further investigation.

A bipartisan panel of 13 members of Congress has been formed to investigate the assassination attempt against former President Trump earlier this month. The panel will be led by Republican Rep. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, and will aim to uncover the facts, ensure accountability, and prevent similar incidents in the future.

Former President Donald Trump will be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into the attempted assassination in Pennsylvania. The FBI has determined the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, extensively planned the attack, including researching mass shootings and explosive devices.