Asif Merchant
Tracked across 3 events · 97 articles · First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last active Mar 07, 2026
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Asif Merchant was convicted on terrorism and murder-for-hire charges for plotting to assassinate U.S. politicians, facing a potential life sentence. He claimed he was coerced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to protect his family.
Mar 04, 2026 · 47 articles
International
Asif Merchant was convicted of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism, having planned to kill Donald Trump and other US politicians at Iran's behest. He admitted to joining the plot to protect his family in Tehran.
Mar 06, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Asif Merchant is on trial for terrorism and murder-for-hire charges, accused of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump and other U.S. politicians. He claims he was coerced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to protect his family in Tehran, but prosecutors reject this claim.
Feb 26, 2026 · 36 articles
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Nikki Haley was a target of the assassination plot by Asif Merchant.
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