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Elon Musk Engages with Iran Amid U.S. Tensions and Assassination Claims

Elon Musk met Iran's UN ambassador amidst rising tensions and investigation calls over his ties to Russia, as assassination plots against Trump surface.

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Updated: Nov 15th, 2024, 11:51 PM ET

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Billionaire Elon Musk's recent meeting with Iran’s UN ambassador aimed to de-escalate U.S.-Iran tensions, which remain high after assassination plots against Trump were uncovered. Iran assured the Biden administration, via Swiss diplomats, that it was not targeting Trump after the U.S. warned any such acts would be seen as war. Concurrent investigations into Musk's communications with Russian officials raise concerns about his government contracts. As fears of retaliation persist following General Qassem Soleimani's assassination, the context invites scrutiny of foreign influence and national security.

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