Nikki Haley Says Iran Meddled in Presidential Bid, Named Her in Assassination Plot

Former South Carolina governor and ambassador to the United Nations claims Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei put a bounty on her head

Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina and ambassador to the United Nations, has accused Iran of meddling in the 2020 presidential election and naming her in an assassination plot.

In an interview with Fox News, Haley said that she was informed by U.S. intelligence officials that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, had issued a fatwa, or religious decree, calling for her death.

Haley said that she was told that the fatwa was issued in retaliation for her criticism of Iran's nuclear program and its support for terrorism.

Haley's Accusations

Haley's accusations are serious and, if true, would represent a major escalation in Iran's efforts to interfere in U.S. affairs.

Iran has a history of assassinating its opponents, both inside and outside the country. In 2019, Iran was accused of assassinating General Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Quds Force, in a drone strike in Iraq.

Haley's accusations have been met with skepticism by some, who point out that she has not provided any evidence to support her claims.

U.S. Response

The U.S. government has not publicly commented on Haley's accusations.

However, the U.S. has previously accused Iran of interfering in U.S. elections. In 2018, the U.S. Justice Department indicted two Iranian nationals for allegedly hacking into the computer systems of a U.S. presidential candidate.

The U.S. has also imposed sanctions on Iran in an effort to deter its interference in U.S. affairs.

Conclusion

Haley's accusations are a reminder of the threat posed by Iran to U.S. interests.

Iran is a major state sponsor of terrorism and has a history of assassinating its opponents.

The U.S. government must take Haley's accusations seriously and investigate them thoroughly.