Iran never plotted to kill Republican U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an NBC News interview on Tuesday, denying past claims from Trump and the U.S. government.

Shortly after the July 14, 2024, assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pa., revelations came to light that the Secret Service previously increased his security amid concerns over Iranian plots on his life. The Butler incident appears unrelated to Tehran's activities.

Speaking with NBC News’ Lester Holt, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied his government plotted to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump last year.

Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini, who was detained in Italy at the request of the United States following a drone attack that killed three Americans, has been released.

Italy has released an Iranian citizen wanted by the U.S. over a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans a year ago, after the Italian justice minister asked a court to revoke his arrest.

The Iranian national was indicted on federal charges in Bostonin connection with the deadly drone strike in Jordan that killed three American troops.