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Iran's IRGC General Amir Ali Hajizadeh Threatens to Kill Trump and Pompeo Following Arrest of IRGC Assassination Plotter

Nov 9, 2024, 09:37 PM

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has made explicit threats against former President Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, who leads the IRGC's Aerospace Force, stated, "Our goal is to kill Trump and Pompeo," emphasizing the seriousness of these intentions. This declaration follows the recent arrest of an IRGC agent by the U.S. Department of Justice, who was allegedly involved in a plot to assassinate Trump. The situation underscores the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, particularly regarding the IRGC's aggressive stance.