By: Naveed Ahmed Jatoi
The U.S. presidential elections are about to begin, and public debates are ongoing. In the first debate, former President Donald Trump faced defeat, while Kamala Harris, who previously didn’t seem to be a strong contender in the election, suddenly gained strength, which was acknowledged during the first public debate.
It is a well-known fact that political opponents often use underhanded tactics to harm a politician from all sides. Rival parties are usually at the forefront of such actions. However, this is the first time that an attempt has been made to kill someone who is not only losing in the election but also involved in matters of national interest and international relations.
The American intelligence agency reported evidence of an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. According to the report, U.S. intelligence agencies have informed the former president about the Iranian plot and advised him to remain alert.
A spokesperson for Donald Trump’s campaign, the Republican Party’s candidate in the U.S. presidential election, confirmed that the Director of National Intelligence had informed the former president of the threat from Iran.
The statement mentioned that Trump’s security had been tightened. The assassination attempt aimed to influence the U.S. elections and create instability in the country. Iran has not yet commented on this allegation by U.S. security agencies, but in the past, it has consistently denied U.S. claims of interference in American affairs.
It is worth noting that before the election, Trump emphasized in a rally that if he lost the election, Israel would cease to exist. On the other hand, it is evident that the U.S. is currently providing the most military equipment and funds to Israel, which are being openly used for the genocide of Muslims in Gaza and Lebanon. The United Nations Security Council, at present, appears limited to issuing statements, with no concrete actions being taken.
In India, the Modi government’s policies are promoting the Hindutva ideology, and there is ongoing mass violence against Muslims and other minorities. Recently, we saw Modi in Washington in a cordial meeting with Joe Biden, while at the same time, a movement in the U.S. has gained momentum with slogans written on temple walls, saying, “There is no place for Hindus in the U.S., get out of America, Hindus.”
Is all this just rhetoric? The warm reception Modi received at the United Nations Security Council today proves that all of this is merely for show. There is no real pressure on Israel for its terrorism, nor is there any discussion about the terrorism of Hindus in India.
A few days ago, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in one of his speeches, stated that Iran is being deliberately dragged into the Israel war so that more sanctions can be imposed on Iran. It is true that Israel has been given a free hand to kill anyone or launch missiles wherever it pleases. Israel continues its display of terrorism – today in Gaza, tomorrow in Lebanon, and then perhaps somewhere else. Iran is being targeted because it captured 23 Israeli spies who were involved in this heinous game.
The question arises: why would Iran want to assassinate Trump, especially when there seems to be no significant difference between the policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump? Why didn’t Iran target Kamala Harris? Kamala Harris, like every other politician before an election, is playing the religious card by fully supporting Israel. The motive for dragging Iran into this war is not just about Iran; other states are involved too, although they haven’t been named yet.
It is possible that Pakistan and Bangladesh could also become part of this game. India is currently struggling to accept Pakistan and Bangladesh’s nuclear programs. On the other hand, the U.S. is uncomfortable with Pakistan’s ballistic missile testing program in collaboration with China. If this program succeeds, Pakistan could become a strong Islamic fortress in the South Asia region, which would be troubling for its adversaries.
