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Article: Pakistani Man Convicted of Attempted Terrorism in Plot to Kill Trump

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Summary: A Pakistani man, Asif Merchant, was convicted by a federal jury in Brooklyn for plotting to assassinate American politicians, including then-President Trump, at the direction of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The scheme involved hiring hit men and stealing documents. Merchant now faces a potential life sentence.

Main Topics Covered: 1. The conviction of Asif Merchant for an attempted terrorism plot. 2. The Iranian government's alleged involvement in directing the plot. 3. The specific targets of the plot, including U.S. politicians.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/nyregion/guilty-iran-trump-merchant-trial.html

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2026-03-06 22:13

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2026-03-06 20:00

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Pakistani Man Convicted of Attempted Terrorism in Plot to Kill Trump
A federal jury in Brooklyn found Asif Merchant guilty on Friday of plotting to kill American politicians, in a scheme backed by the Iranian government.
A Pakistani man accused of plotting with the Iranian government to murder American politicians, including President Trump, was convicted on Friday of orchestrating a scheme that involved hiring hit men, stealing documents and assassinating high-ranking public officials.
The plan devised by Asif Merchant, according to evidence and testimony presented at a trial in Federal District Court in Brooklyn, came at the direction of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The trial lasted just over a week, and jurors deliberated for less than two hours on Friday. Mr. Merchant, 47, faces life in prison when he is sentenced.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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