Event Brief
Pakistani Man Claims Iran Forced Him to Plot Against Trump
Filed: Mar 06, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: Asif Merchant testified he was coerced by Iran's Guards Corps to plan an attack on Trump in retaliation for Soleimani's death.
WHO: Asif Merchant
WHAT: Accused of plotting to kill President Trump
WHEN: Mar 05, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: Retaliation for the killing of Qassem Soleimani
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