Pakistani Businessman Convicted in U.S. Terror Plot
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Asif Merchant, a Pakistani businessman with ties to Iran, was convicted for plotting to assassinate a U.S. politician during the presidential campaign. He allegedly acted on orders from Irans Revolutionary Guard, handing over cash to undercover FBI agents. Merchant claimed he was forced into the plot to protect his family, but prosecutors argue he took concrete steps without alerting authorities. The case highlights foreign threats on American soil amid Middle East tensions.
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