The United States has issued a stark warning to the Iranian government to halt any potential plots against former President Donald Trump. A U.S. official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, revealed on Monday that any attempt on Trump’s life would be seen as an “act of war” by Washington, signaling the gravity with which the Biden administration is treating these alleged threats.
According to the official, President Joe Biden has been regularly briefed on the situation and has instructed his national security team to prioritize addressing Iranian plots, not only against Trump but also against other former U.S. officials. These concerns appear to stem from long-standing tensions between Washington and Tehran, with ongoing concerns about retaliation for past events.
Under Biden’s directive, senior U.S. officials have conveyed messages directly to the highest levels of the Iranian government, urging them to immediately cease any such planning. The U.S. has made it unequivocally clear that any action targeting Trump would be interpreted as an act of war, potentially escalating tensions between the two nations.
This warning follows years of hostility between the U.S. and Iran, particularly after the 2020 assassination of Qassem Soleimani, a top Iranian military commander, in a U.S. drone strike. Iran has denied any involvement in planning attacks against American officials but frequently points to what it perceives as decades of U.S. interference in its domestic affairs. Tehran has highlighted instances such as the 1953 CIA-backed coup that overthrew Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh as evidence of U.S. meddling.
Despite Iran’s denial of current plots, the Biden administration’s stance indicates that the U.S. remains deeply concerned about potential threats and is prepared to respond decisively to protect its former leaders.