The Iran government has denied having any links with the attempted assassination of former United States President, Donald Trump.
The Iranian Mission to the United Nations had said that the allegations levelled against them of attempting to assassinate Trump was “unsubstantiated and malicious.”
A 20-year-old man had shot Trump in an attempt to kill him during his campaign in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13.
Although the shooter missed Trump, a bullet grazed the politician’s ear. Meanwhile, the secret service killed the 20-year-old at the scene moments after the shooting.
Following the incident, Iran was accused of trying to assassinate Trump in reaction to the killing of General Soleimani.
The Iran’s Mission to the UN had refuted this, described Trump as a criminal who had to be punished legally. The mission also stated that the shooter identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, had no ties to its country.
What They’re Saying
“From the perspective of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Trump is a criminal who must be prosecuted and punished in a court of law for ordering the assassination of General Soleimani.”
“Iran has chosen the legal path to bring him to justice,” the statement concluded.
