U.S. Charges Iranian National of Plot to Assassinate Former Trump Advisor John Bolton

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Shahram Poursafi is identified by U.S. officials as a member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He is currently wanted by the FBI on charges related to the murder-for-hire plot. Bolton thanked the FBI and Justice Department for their work in developing the case.

Published 8 months ago · Washington, United States

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