Pakistani Businessman Convicted in US Terror Plot


Author: The Daily News Now! March 7, 2026 Duration: 1:25
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Pakistani Businessman Convicted in US Terror Plot

Asif Merchant, a Pakistani businessman, was convicted for attempting to arrange an assassination of a US politician during the 2024 presidential campaign, acting on orders from Irans Revolutionary Guard. The plot unraveled when he met with undercover FBI agents, handing over $5,000 in cash. Merchant claimed he was protecting loved ones, but US Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the investigations swift action.

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