Department of Justice: Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire in Connection With Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politicians and Government Officials
March 07, 2026
March 07, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 6, 2026:
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Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politicians and Government Officials
Today, a federal jury convicted Asif Merchant, also known as "Asif Raza Merchant," of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries. . . .
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Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politicians and Government Officials
Today, a federal jury convicted Asif Merchant, also known as "Asif Raza Merchant," of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries. . . .