US Accuses Pakistani Man of Plot to Kill American Officials.

A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran has been charged by the US with attempting to carry out assassinations of American politicians. Asif Merchant, 46, traveled to the US from Pakistan in April and contacted someone he believed could assist him with the plot. Former President Donald Trump was one of the potential targets, according to an anonymous source. Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in contact with US officials regarding the case, while Iran's mission to the United Nations has stated that they have not received any reports on the matter from the US government. Merchant appeared in court and was ordered to be held without bail. [Extracted from the article]