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Time Magazine
33 minutes ago
- Politics
- Time Magazine
Did Iran Try to Kill Trump? What to Know
One thing is clear: Israel openly wants to kill Iran's Supreme Leader. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ' can no longer be allowed to exist,' Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly announced that the U.S. knows Khamenei's location but is holding off on killing him ' for now.' Another isn't so much, depending on who you ask. 'I've never heard that before,' former Fox News host Tucker Carlson responded quizzically after Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) asserted that Iran has tried—and is trying—to kill Trump. 'We should attack Iran immediately if that's true,' Carlson, one of the flagbearers of the anti-war wing within the factious MAGA right, facetiously continued. Cruz argued that he doesn't think the U.S. military attacking Iran or killing Khamenei would necessarily be the most appropriate response to the threat against the U.S. President, but he insisted that 'nobody disputes' Iran is indeed trying to assassinate Trump. 'It's an objective fact,' Cruz posted on X after the interview. A U.S. attack on Iran, including potentially targeting Khamenei, may yet be in the cards, despite Trump's political campaigns against military interventions aimed at ' regime change.' But it's unlikely to be in retaliation to an Iranian assassination plot—unless such a plot is successful. Earlier this year, Trump said he had ordered the annihilation of the state of Iran if it assassinates him. 'That would be a terrible thing for them to do,' he told reporters in February. 'Not because of me. If they did that, they would be obliterated. That would be the end. I've left instructions: if they do it, they get obliterated. There won't be anything left.' Iran is known to conduct assassination plots overseas, usually targeting Iranian dissidents and not always successful. Iranian officials have also been vowing to kill Trump for years after he ordered the assassination of Gen. Qasem Soleimani, who led the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, in January 2020. Still, as the U.S. has even charged would-be assassins, Iran has denied ever targeting Trump. Politico reported last July that the U.S. intelligence community had collected increasing evidence suggesting Iran was actively working on plots to kill Trump. Neither of the attempts that summer on Trump's life in Butler, Pa., or West Palm Beach, Fla., have been linked to Iran, though the shooter in the latter expressed support for Iran in public writings. But around the same time, a 46-year-old Pakistani national named Asif Merchant was arrested in Texas and charged with seeking to kill high-ranking U.S. politicians or officials—potentially including Trump—allegedly under the instructions of Iran. 'We have not received any reports on this matter from the U.S. Government,' a spokesperson for Iran's United Nations Mission told CNN at the time. 'However, it is evident that the modus operandi in question contradicts the Iranian Government's policy of legally prosecuting the murderer of General Soleimani.' In September, Trump's campaign said he had been briefed on 'real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him.' 'Big threats on my life by Iran,' Trump posted on social media. 'The entire U.S. Military is watching and waiting. Moves were already made by Iran that didn't work out, but they will try again.' The Biden Administration sent a warning through Switzerland in September that an assassination attempt against Trump would be seen as an act of war, to which Iran responded in October—again via Swiss diplomats—that it would not try to kill Trump, U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal. In November 2024, after Trump was elected, the Justice Department announced charges against a 51-year-old Afghan national named Farhad Shakeri, who was allegedly tasked by Iranian officials to assemble a plan to surveil and assassinate Trump. 'A new scenario is fabricated,' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X. 'The American people have made their decision. And Iran respects their right to elect the President of their choice. The path forward is also a choice. It begins with respect.' Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei claimed the allegations were part of a 'repulsive' plot by Israel to sabotage U.S.-Iran relations. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told NBC in January that Iran 'never attempted' to kill Trump, 'and we never will.' 'This is another one of those schemes that Israel and other countries are designing to promote Iranophobia,' Pezeshkian said. 'Iran has never attempted to nor does it plan to assassinate anyone. At least as far as I know.' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who derailed U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations by launching strikes last week against Iran and is reportedly trying to sway Trump to authorize more direct U.S. military involvement in the conflict, claimed in a Fox News interview on Sunday that Iran actively worked to assassinate Trump because he's 'forceful' and 'decisive.' 'They want to kill him,' Netanyahu insisted. 'He's enemy number one.'
Sky News AU
42 minutes ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
US taking a ‘wait and see' approach with the Middle East as Israel clearly ‘winning this war'
Fox News contributor Joe Concha has claimed the US is taking a 'wait and see' approach to the conflict between Israel and Iran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced the US President will make his decision on whether America will intervene within the next two weeks. 'The Israelis have shown they control the skies over Iran,' Mr Concha told Sky News host James Morrow. 'The Israelis have taken out so many top officials.'
Focus Malaysia
an hour ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Trump to decide on US role in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks
The White House has announced that President Donald Trump will decide within the next two weeks whether the United States will directly engage in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. During a press briefing, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump still holds out hope for a negotiated resolution, despite the rising tension and ongoing strikes between the two nations. Main image: Fox News
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fat Joe accused of sexual misconduct with minors in lawsuit filed by former associate
Lawsuit alleges underage sexual misconduct and exploitation Terrance "T.A." Dixon, a former hype man for rapper Fat Joe, has filed a civil lawsuit alleging that the artist engaged in sexual relationships with multiple underage girls . Filed Thursday, June 19, the suit claims Fat Joe had sexual contact with at least two minors, aged 15 and 16, and developed an inappropriate romantic involvement with a third underage girl. According to the court documents, obtained by TMZ, Dixon's attorney Tyrone A. Blackburn alleges that a 16-year-old Dominican girl performed various sex acts on the rapper in exchange for material goods, including cash, clothing, and cell phone payments. Also read: Why Fox News anchor Jessica Tarlov apologized 'to the entire world' Another claim involves a 15-year-old Caucasian girl whom Joe allegedly met at an overseas concert and then flew to New York and Miami. Dixon alleges Fat Joe financed a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) for the girl, claiming her body was "adolescent and not fully formed." Dixon also asserts that the girl is now married to a professional athlete. Live Events The lawsuit further claims that Fat Joe developed a relationship with another Latina girl starting when she was 15. Dixon alleges Joe paid her bills, housed her in a Florida condo near his family home, took her on overseas tours, and considered leaving his wife for her. Dixon also accuses the rapper of coercing him into non-consensual sexual situations with women after concerts and says Fat Joe underpaid him, denied him songwriting credit, and concealed backend payments and royalties. Fat Joe denies claims, labels suit retaliatory In response, Fat Joe's attorney, Joe Tacopina, categorically denied the allegations, calling them 'lies intended to damage his reputation and force a settlement through public pressure.' Tacopina added that law enforcement is aware of what he described as 'extortionate demands' from Dixon. Also read: Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez's 'wedding of the century': All about the big fat event, A-list guests and more 'This lawsuit is a blatant act of retaliation for a civil suit Joe filed against Dixon,' Tacopina said, referring to an April defamation suit in which Fat Joe accused Dixon of making similar claims on social media. Terrance 'T.A.' Dixon, Fat Joe's former hype man, has filed a civil lawsuit accusing the rapper of engaging in sexual activities with underage girls. Fat Joe denies the allegations and claims the suit is retaliation for a previous defamation case he filed against Dixon Fat Joe accused of sexual misconduct with minors in lawsuit filed by former associate Dixon is seeking unspecified financial damages through the suit. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
New York Post
3 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Long Island's new soccer team signs 16-year-old star Dylan Lopez
Dylan Lopez can kick it with the pros. Long Island's newest soccer team, the Fighting Tomcats, has signed the 16-year-old, a soon-to-be Connetquot High School senior varsity star, as the start-up squad's youngest player. Advertisement 'They're obviously much older than me,' Lopez told The Post minutes after inking his deal with the National Premier Soccer League squad that calls Hofstra University home. 'I think just playing with them in this environment is really going to push me and just get used to a higher level,' added the midfielder, who dreams of taking his talents to Spain one day. The Ronkonkoma native's deep desire is exactly what the club's owner — Massapequa soccer legend Jim Kilmeade, the brother of Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, who is also an investor — is shooting for with the new team of 30 that's almost entirely local. Advertisement 'We believe that we can identify and launch players into European careers,' Jim said, adding that the Tomcats are also developing a free youth academy on Long Island. Lopez gets the best of both worlds with his deal that has no compensation. Playing with the Tomcats, formally called the American Soccer Club, won't prohibit him from playing with his competitive Atlantic United travel team, or Connetquot next fall. Long Island's newest soccer team, the Fighting Tomcats, has signed 16-year-old Dylan Lopez. Photo courtesy of Dylan Lopez Advertisement 'When you live on Long Island, you don't really get opportunities like these,' Lopez said. 'It's usually those people in Europe that get these chances.' Now, the teen being recruited by Sacred Heart University has the chance to show what he's made of on a grander stage. The moment is a dream come true for his mom and twin brother, Brandon, with whom Lopez has played his entire life. 'He's always been there,' Lopez said of his sibling, who is one minute younger. 'Every time we're on the field, it's always a competition between us. And we just keep pushing each other — going back and forth. It's really helped me … and he's super excited for me.' Advertisement Fox News host Brian Kilmeade (left) and his brother Jim have launched a new semi-professional soccer club on Long Island nicknamed the 'Fighting Tomcats.' Dennis A. Clark Bragging rights among family — and friends — are full-time for the food runner at Stella Trattoria in Blue Point, who had to call out of work when he got the good news. 'They're all going to be shocked,' Lopez said. 'It's going to be a good senior year.' Put your best foot forward as the sun is finally expected to shine this weekend, with two 5K runs that go for great causes. The 'Hope Is Here' run, which raises money for parental mental health awareness, kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday at First Responders Memorial Park and Ball Field in Islandia, with a registration fee of $45. The Sayville Fire Department is also hosting its annual 5K at the same time, with a registration fee of $40, starting at the town's firehouse.
