The Justice Department referred to the Iranian missile threat incident that prompted President Trump to change planes secretly last month as an 'assassination attempt' in a court filing submitted on August 15, 2026. U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer cited the incident in an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court, requesting the court to overturn a lower court's decision that blocked a related action.
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DOJ labels Iranian missile threat as 'assassination attempt' in court filing
The Justice Department characterized an Iranian missile threat incident as an 'assassination attempt' in a court filing. This statement was made by U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer during an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court regarding a lower court's ruling.
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DOJ labels Iranian missile threat as 'assassination attempt' in court filing