US Military Kills Iranian Official Linked to Alleged Trump Assassination Plot

The US military announced it killed an Iranian official who led a unit allegedly involved in a 2024 assassination plot against then-president-elect Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the operation occurred recently but said targeting this individual was not the initial focus of the ongoing conflict with Iran. The US Justice Department had charged an Iranian man linked to the plot, which Tehran denies. Officials noted the military is continuing broader operations against Iran.