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Iran Security Chief Denies Plot Against Trump's Son

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Iran's Supreme National Security Council head Mohsen Rezaee called reports of a plot to assassinate US President Donald Trump's son Barron Trump a lie.
  • The US Secret Service stated it was aware of a video broadcast by Iranian state television discussing such a potential plot.
  • Rezaee also linked the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to regional peace, stating Iran's conditions for its opening.

Iran's top security official has dismissed reports of a potential plot to assassinate US President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, as fabricated. Mohsen Rezaee, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated in an interview with Lebanon's Al Manar TV that the claims were untrue.

His remarks follow a statement from the US Secret Service on Tuesday, which confirmed awareness of a video aired by Iranian state television. The video reportedly discussed a possible assassination plot targeting Barron Trump. The US agency's acknowledgment indicated they were monitoring the situation.

The issue of the Strait of Hormuz is related to ending the wars in the entire region, and in particular in Lebanon and Gaza.

โ€” Mohsen RezaeeLinking the Strait of Hormuz to regional peace in an interview.

In the same interview, Rezaee addressed the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, connecting its potential opening to broader regional peace. "The issue of the Strait of Hormuz is related to ending the wars in the entire region, and in particular in Lebanon and Gaza,โ€ he declared. He further stated that if the Americans desire the Strait of Hormuz to be opened, they must commit to Iran's conditions.

Rezaee indicated that mediators have approached Iran to present its terms for opening the vital waterway. This exchange highlights ongoing tensions and strategic communications between Iran and the United States, particularly concerning regional security and potential threats.

If the Americans want to open the Strait of Hormuz, they must commit to this condition.

โ€” Mohsen RezaeeStating Iran's conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz.
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