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Pakistani Man Claims Iran Forced Him to Plot Against Trump

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 5, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: Retaliation for the killing of Qassem Soleimani
Sources (1): Dawn Pakistan

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