Iran foreign ministry says Trump assassination plot claim 'totally unfounded'

Iran denies U.S. accusations of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump, calling the claims “totally unfounded” in a statement

Iran's foreign ministry on Saturday described as "totally unfounded" U.S. accusations of a plot by Tehran to assassinate president-elect Donald Trump.

The foreign ministry "rejects allegations that Iran is implicated in an assassination attempt targeting former or current American officials," spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said in a statement after U.S. prosecutors announced charges over the alleged plot.

Published - November 09, 2024 12:25 pm IST