Mike Pompeo says Iran interfered in elections, blames White House.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is making headlines once again, this time calling out the White House in response to a recent intelligence report that revealed Iran’s alleged attempts to sabotage former President Trump’s presidential campaign. Pompeo argued that the Biden-Harris administration’s policy of “weakness and appeasement” is only serving to bolster Tehran’s actions.

The findings were disclosed during a press briefing by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) on Monday. According to an official, U.S. spy agencies have observed Tehran’s efforts to influence the presidential election, indicating that Iranian leaders are keen on avoiding any escalation of conflicts with the U.S.

It is believed that the Iranian regime is leveraging “vast webs of online personas and propaganda mills” to disseminate disinformation. Although the ODNI did not explicitly state that Iran was targeting Trump, an official mentioned that there had been no shift in Iran’s preferences since 2020, indicating that Tehran’s focus remained on the Republican candidate.

“It is not surprising that the Iranian regime would go to great lengths to prevent a second Trump administration,” Pompeo remarked. He criticized the Biden-Harris administration for following a strategy of appeasement, asserting that Iran has regained strength and resources as a result.

Pompeo also pointed out that Tehran holds disdain for American values and is likely to continue interfering in the 2024 presidential election. “It will do everything in its power to meddle in our democracy to support Kamala Harris, who will perpetuate the same weak policies and keep the regime in a position of power,” he added.

While the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran denied the interference allegations on Monday, asserting that Iran does not engage in activities to influence U.S. elections, the situation remains tense.

Additionally, Iran has faced accusations of a separate plot to assassinate Trump on July 13, following an incident where the former president was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The accusations were promptly dismissed by the Permanent Mission of Iran as “unsubstantiated and malicious.”

During a joint hearing on Capitol Hill, the FBI’s deputy director, Paul Abbate, emphasized that officials are keeping all possibilities open regarding Iran’s potential involvement in the assassination attempt. While there is no concrete evidence of foreign or domestic co-conspirators, including Iran, Abbate stated that no possibilities are being ruled out.

As the U.S. navigates these complex geopolitical challenges, the allegations of Iranian interference in American politics continue to raise concerns and prompt further investigation. The Biden-Harris administration’s approach to dealing with Iran’s activities, along with the international response to these allegations, will undoubtedly shape the future of U.S.-Iran relations.