Published 07/16/2024 7:04:00 p.m.

Iran plot to kill Trump prompted Secret Service to boost protection before rally shooting

Donald Trump's security was increased following US authorities learning of an Iranian assassination plot, as confirmed by national security officials.
The US Secret Service and Trump's campaign were informed about the threat, resulting in heightened security measures.
The security boost was in response to the reported Iranian plot to harm Trump, according to a US national security official.

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BBC News

Trump security boosted weeks ago over Iran plot to kill him

There is no link between the plot and Saturday's attack, but disclosure raises questions over how a gunman got so close.

07/16/2024 8:37:04 p.m.·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Iran threat prompted more security at Trump rally as officials warn of potential for copycat attacks

Federal law enforcement officials are warning of possible copycat attacks or retaliatory violence after the attempt on Donald Trump’s life, as a visibly stronger security detail surrounds the Republican nominee and President Joe Biden

07/17/2024 2:12:31 a.m.·India

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The Independent

Secret Service boosted Trump security after Iranian plot weeks before rally shooting

Secret Service had cautioned the Trump campaign against holding rallies outdoors

07/16/2024 9:00:44 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Secret Service ramped up security after receiving intel of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump; no known connection to shooting

U.S. authorities obtained intelligence from a human source in recent weeks on a plot by Iran to try to assassinate Donald Trump, a development that led to the Secret Service increasing security around the former president in recent weeks, multiple people briefed on the matter told CNN.

07/16/2024 6:54:00 p.m.·Canada

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Reuters

US received intel of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, CNN reports

The United States received intelligence from a human source in recent weeks about an Iranian plot to try to assassinate former President Donald Trump, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing people briefed on the matter.

07/16/2024 7:04:00 p.m.·United Kingdom

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NDTV

US Got Intel About Iranian Plot To Kill Trump Weeks Before Rally Shooting

The United States had received intelligence from a human source about an Iranian plot to kill Donald Trump weeks before the assassination attempt against the former US president on Saturday, according to national security officials. This led to increased security measures for Trump. Officials, however, said that there is no known connection between this Iranian plot and the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate Trump on Saturday. The US Secre…

07/17/2024 1:27:58 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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